Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile Q. What is disability?We all can sit, stand, walk, run, climb, touch, feel, see, fear and speak, read and write, learn and understand. A few cannot perform these activities. These few are people with disabilities. Q. What is the number of people suffering with disabilities?5 out […]
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Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a disorder of development and is considered to be one of Autism Spectrum Disorders. All Autism spectrum disorders include developmental problems in broadly three areas: social relatedness and social skills, the use of language for communicative purposes, and repetitive behaviours and
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Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile Autism is a developmental disability that affects communication, social interaction, and play skills. Autism affects about 1 in 88 people and it occurs approximately four times more in boys than in girls. It affects brain function and should be diagnosed by a medical professional. Although every
Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disability that affects movement. WHAT CAUSES CP? It is caused by injury to the part of the brain that affects movement. The injury usually happens when the brain is growing rapidly during pregnancy, birth or the first few
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Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME? Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a disorder in which a person has an extra 21st chromosome. One in every eight hundred children has Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome experience delays in physical and intellectual development. Their average height is often less
Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile Problems with speaking, reading, writing, spelling and doing maths could be caused by Learning Disabilities (LD). LD can affect school performance even in children with normal or even above-average intelligence. However, with the right approach and support children with LD can easily cope, even excel in school.
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Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. At the same time, try not to sound unnatural. Wait a few seconds after your child finishes speaking before you begin to speak. Your own slow, relaxed speech will be far more effective than any criticism or
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Last Updated on 24 January 2024 by foundationsmile ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder) refers to hyperactivity or lack of concentration. This is found in 5 to 12% of children. With this illness, children are unable to focus on anything, and they face many problems at home, at school and in the community. Such children
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