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02/04/2025

April 2nd – World Autism Awareness Day

"Celebrating Autism: Understanding, Accepting, Supporting

19/02/2025

04/02/2025

Teach your child to express their needs correctly, reducing frustration and problematic behaviours.

Here’s a practical example:

Psychologist, Behavior Analyst
Edinburgh, Scotland

28/01/2025

Does your child point?"👉
Pointing is one of the earliest forms of communication in children, typically appearing around 7-9 months but can emerge as late as 24 months. This gesture precedes language development. Pointing is used to indicate something the child wants to obtain. If your child has not yet developed pointing, it is important to monitor their communication development and support them in acquiring this skill.

17/01/2025

Shared Attention
👉 What is it? When a child and an adult focus on the same thing (like a toy or a book) while being aware of each other’s interest in it.
👉 How does it happen? Through gestures (like pointing), eye contact, or words that help both focus together.
👉 Why is it important? It helps the child:
Learn communication skills
Develop social connections
Understand how to share and take turns

18/12/2024

Use the Premack Principle with your child when problem behaviors occur. This principle is very important because:
1. Encourages Compliance with Difficult Tasks
2. Builds Positive Associations
3. Reduces Problem Behaviors
4. Teaches Delayed Gratification
5. Strengthens Desired Behaviors

13/12/2024

Tips for Supporting Fussy Eaters 🍓🍌

Fussy eating can be challenging, but small adjustments can make a big difference! 🥄

✅ Eliminate: Sippy cups.
✅ Encourage: Open cups or straw drinking for better oral development.

🍽️ At the table:

Offer meals, snacks, and drinks consistently (except water).
🍴 Presentation matters:

Take food out of its packaging and serve in neutral bowls or rotate the serving dishes.
🕰️ Patience is key:

Persistence in introducing and tasting food can build a healthy relationship with eating over time.
Let’s make mealtimes positive and stress-free!