Capital Institute of Psychology

02/05/2025

02/04/2025

April 2nd: Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

What makes the term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) truly meaningful isn’t the word “disorder”, which can sometimes carry negative connotations, but rather the word “spectrum” which highlights the vast diversity within autism, showing that no two autistic individuals are the same. Autism encompasses a wide range of strengths and challenges, and that is what makes this world richer.

Each autistic individual is unique, with their own way of perceiving, interacting with, and understanding the world. Some may communicate verbally, others non-verbally. Some might thrive on routine, while others embrace unpredictability. Some possess extraordinary attention to detail, while others bring creative and unconventional problem-solving skills.

Understanding autism requires us to move beyond stereotypes and embrace neurodiversity—recognizing and valuing the different ways in which minds work. It’s about creating inclusive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, be respected, and have access to the support they need to reach their full potential.

On this World Autism Awareness Day, let’s go beyond awareness. Let’s educate ourselves, advocate for acceptance, and work towards true inclusion in schools, workplaces, and society as a whole. Because autism is not a puzzle to be solved—it’s a different way of experiencing the world.
Autism Speaks

27/05/2024

Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior,refersto repetitive actions, movements or sounds thatindividuals often use to self-regulate their sensoryinput or emotions. These behaviors are commonlyassociated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) butcan also be seen in individuals with otherdevelopmental or neurological conditions, as well asin neurotypical individuals.
Stimming can serve various functions, such as:
- Providing sensory input to help with focus orconcentration
- Managing overwhelming sensory environments
- Coping with stress, anxiety,or excitement
- Expressing emotions or needs
Stimming Behaviors
There are many different types of stimmingobserved, including:
Auditory stimming.
These involve your hearing andsounds, such as snapping your fingers, repeatedlytouching your ears, or listening to the same soundover and over.
Vocal stimming.
This type includes sounds you makewith your voice or throat, such as coughing orclearing your throat several times, repeating thesame word, or humming.
Tactile stimming.
These include actions that involvetouching or feeling, such as when you rub or scratch -~your skin, open and close your fists, tap your fingerson an object or surface, or flap your hands or arms.
Visual stimming.
These behaviors involve sight, suchas looking at lights for a long time or frequentlyblinking or rolling your eyes, moving fingers in frontof eyes, looking at moving toys for a lot ng time etc
Vestibular stimming This type involves movement orbalance, such as pacing back and forth or twirlingaround.
Olfactory stimming. These stims involve tasting orsmelling, such as smelling or sniffing things orpeople,or chewing on or licking objects.
Full body stimming.
This type of behavior includesmovement that involves your entire body, such asrocking your body back and forth or spinningaround.
For individuals with autism, stimming can be anessential way to process sensory information andmanage their internal states. While some forms ofstimming are harmless, others can be disruptive oreven self-injurious. Occupational therapists oftenwork with individuals to identify the purpose of theirstimming behaviors and develop strategies to eithermanage these behaviors or find alternative ways toachieve the same sensory or emotional regulation.

01/09/2023

Here is a great rule for success:Think on Paper.

26/08/2023

5 Famous Psychologist

21/08/2023

Schools are about to start
And I want to ask all of you a favor...
Please sit with your child for 5 minutes...
Explain that being tall, short, fat, skinny, black, or white is no joke.
Those who wear a hearing aid, glasses, or a device that helps them stand and walk are friends and ordinary people, and dealing with them is simple.
Tell them there is nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day. Explain that a used backpack has the same dreams as a new backpack...
Please teach them not to exclude anyone for "being different".
Explain that teasing hurts them...
They go to school to learn, have fun, try new things, discover themselves daily, make friends, not make enemies...

No to bullying.

Education starts at home.