First step center for special needs

14/07/2018

Hereby we announced that we are having unused Zimmer machines from German with good quality, and thermalator moist heat therapy and a massage table. If anyone wants to buy , kindly contact us, email id : 1stepdubai@gmail.com, Contact no: 042661060, 0506977426.

List of machines:

Shock Wave Therapy ( Zimmer)

Ultrasound therapy (Zimmer)

Combo therapy ( MS+IF+TENS) ( Zimmer)

Moist heat Therapy (Thermalator)

Parrafin wax Therapy(waxwel plus)

Massage Table(Sissel)

23/06/2018

Communication advice for parents of Autistic kids:

Communication is particularly challenging for children with ASD. Helping your child to communicate can reduce anxiety and improve behavior.
The following tips may be useful when communicating and interacting with your child:
• use your child's name, so they know you're addressing them
• keep background noise to a minimum
• keep language simple
• speak slowly and clearly, with pauses between words
• accompany what you say with simple gestures
• allow extra time for your child to process what you've said

19/05/2018

Rejoice as once again,
we’re given a chance to repent from our sins.
May this 30-day holy Ramadan cleanse our soul
and make us deserving for Allah’s blessings.
Ramadan Kareem!

Start the divine season of Ramadan
with a heart filled with love and peace,
wishing that Allah forgive us for our wrongdoings.
Let this 30-day of Ramadan be the start
of our repentance and enlightenment.
Have a blessed Ramadan!

May this Ramadan enlighten you and
clear your understanding and judgment between the right and wrong,
between the truths and false.
Wishing you a Ramadan Mubarak!

21/04/2018

There is no, single, standard treatment for Down syndrome. Treatments are based on each individual's physical and intellectual needs as well as his personal strengths and limitations.
A child with Down Syndrome likely will receive care from a team of Health professionals , including, physicians, Speech educators, physical therapists, speech therapists and social workers. All professionals who interact with Down Syndrome kid should provide stimulation and encouragement.

IN OUR CENTER, WE ARE DOING UPCOMING THERAPIES TO REHABILITATE DOWN SYNDROME KIDS:

1. Physical therapy includes activities and exercises that help build motor skills, increase muscle strength, and improve posture and balance.

2. Speech-language therapy can help children with Down Syndrome improve their communication skills and use language more effectively.

3. Occupational therapy helps find ways to adjust everyday tasks and conditions to match a person's needs and abilities.

4. Emotional & behavioral therapies work to find useful responses to both desirable and undesirable behaviors. Down syndrome children may become frustrated because of difficulty communicating, may develop compulsive behaviors, and may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other mental health issues. These type of therapists try to understand why a child is acting out, create ways and strategies for avoiding or preventing these situations from occurring, and teach better or more positive ways to respond to situations from occurring, and teach better or more positive ways to respond to situations.

We are training their parents or caretakers, in such a way, how they have to handle these kind of children in their homes as well as outside

03/04/2018

Speech Therapy

Many conditions, including cerebral palsy, autism, hearing loss, developmental delays, may cause difficulty with speech and language development. Some children may not understand language. Some children may understand language but be unable to communicate effectively due to difficulty with speech. Sometimes children experience challenges in other areas of communication, such as hand gestures and facial expressions.
Speech therapy is a clinical program aimed at improving speech and language skills and oral motor abilities. Children who are able to talk may work on making their speech clearer, or on building their language skills by learning new words, learning to speak in sentences, or improving their listening skills. Children who cannot talk may learn sign language, or how to use special equipment such as a computer that speaks for them. Children who talk but have challenges with more discreet communication issues such as facial expression or gestural language use, may work on these areas of communication.
Our speech therapists using methods are,
There are many different methods used by our speech therapists. The method used will depend on the particular speech or language challenge.
For articulation problems, for example, speech therapists in medical centers may work “inside the mouth” using Popsicle sticks, fingers, whistles, straws and other items to help the child gain control over the muscles of the mouth, tongue and throat. For children with more global language issues, a play based approach to stimulate communication may be used. For children with disorders that impact the coordination of the mouth to produce language (e.g. “dyspraxia”) an approach may be used where the child attempts to produce/imitate certain sounds repeatedly. Speech therapists can also help children with severe disabilities learn how to use special communication devices, such as a computer with a voice synthesizer, or a special board covered with symbols of everyday objects and activities to which a child can point to indicate his or her wishes. This is known as assistive technology. There are all sorts of ways to encourage the production of speech, and they can be integrated into other types of therapeutic systems.

01/12/2017

46TH NATIONAL DAY WISHES TO ALL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NATIONALS AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES RESIDENTS.

07/10/2017

10/09/2017

It is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal widening of spaces in the brain called ventricles. This widening creates potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain.

In infancy, the most obvious indication of hydrocephalus is often a rapid increase in head circumference or an unusually large head size. Other symptoms may include vomiting, sleepiness, irritability, downward deviation of the eyes, and seizures.
Symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus include, problems with walking, impaired bladder control leading to urinary frequency and/or incontinence, and progressive mental impairment and dementia. An individual with this type of hydrocephalus may have a general slowing of movements or may complain that his or her feet feel "stuck. Excessive pressure on the brain can result in physical problems in babies or children which may affect their physical development, achievement of milestones, balance, coordination or mobility.
In our centre Our team of physiotherapists can provide treatment of a child’s physical problems in order to maximize their potential and quality of life. Aims of treatment will vary according to the child’s needs and age but may include:

Promoting achievement of physical milestones such as sitting, standing, crawling

Maximizing independence in mobility

Exercises to improve balance and coordination

Exercises to stretch or strengthen tight or weak muscles

Improving confidence and quality of life

Improving tolerance and stamina

14/08/2017

There is no, single, standard treatment for Down syndrome. Treatments are based on each individual's physical and intellectual needs as well as his personal strengths and limitations.
A child with Down Syndrome likely will receive care from a team of Health professionals , including, physicians, Speech educators, physical therapists, speech therapists and social workers. All professionals who interact with Down Syndrome kid should provide stimulation and encouragement.

IN OUR CENTER, WE ARE DOING UPCOMING THERAPIES TO REHABILITATE DOWN SYNDROME KIDS:

1. Physical therapy includes activities and exercises that help build motor skills, increase muscle strength, and improve posture and balance.

2. Speech-language therapy can help children with Down Syndrome improve their communication skills and use language more effectively.

3. Occupational therapy helps find ways to adjust everyday tasks and conditions to match a person's needs and abilities.

4. Emotional & behavioral therapies work to find useful responses to both desirable and undesirable behaviors. Down syndrome children may become frustrated because of difficulty communicating, may develop compulsive behaviors, and may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other mental health issues. These type of therapists try to understand why a child is acting out, create ways and strategies for avoiding or preventing these situations from occurring, and teach better or more positive ways to respond to situations from occurring, and teach better or more positive ways to respond to situations.

We are training their parents or caretakers, in such a way, how they have to handle these kind of children in their homes as well as outside

22/07/2017

Speech-language pathologists are therapists who specialize in treating language problems and speech disorders. They are a key part of the autism treatment team.
Our Speech therapist doing some of techniques might include:
• Electronic "talkers"
• Signing or typing
• Using picture boards with words, known as picture exchange communication systems that start out using pictures instead of words to help a child learn to communicate
• Using sounds to which a person is over- or under-sensitive to expand and compress speech sounds
• Improving articulation of speech by massaging or exercising lips or facial muscles
• Having individuals sing songs composed to match the rhythm, stress, and flow of sentences
Our therapist is helping to attain the goals with autism kids are
• Communicate both verbally and nonverbally
• Comprehend verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding others' intentions in a range of settings
• Initiate communication without prompting from others
• Know the appropriate time and place to communicate something; for example, when to say "good morning"
• Develop conversational skills
• Exchange ideas
• Communicate in ways to develop relationships

18/06/2017

Sensory integration is the process through which the brain organizes and interprets external stimuli such as movement, touch, smell, sight and sound. Autistic children often exhibit symptoms of Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) making it difficult for them to process information brought in through the senses. Children can have mild, moderate or severe SID deficits manifesting in either increased ( hypersensitivity) or decreased ( hyposensitivity) to touch, sound, movement, etc.
The goal of Sensory Integration Therapy is to facilitate the development of the nervous system's ability to process sensory input in a more typical way. Through integration the brain pulls together sensory messages and forms coherent information upon which to act. SIT uses neurosensory and neuromotor exercises to improve the brain's ability to repair itself. When successful, it can improve attention, concentration, listening, comprehension, balance, coordination and impulsivity control in some children.