Better early than late: On tackling the challenges of autism
2 years, 11 months ago

Better early than late: On tackling the challenges of autism

The Hindu  

Sameeran had not begun to speak by the age of two. The set of services towards identification, assessment and a multi-pronged therapeutic approach to disabling conditions in the 0-3 age group is referred to as early intervention. The three big challenges to early intervention are parental ignorance; an unwillingness to accept facts; and social stigma attached to seeking specialised services. Three: “She loves gadgets; she eats better when she has the phone.” The fact is that gadgets affect sleep and exacerbate the uneven skill acquisition seen in children on the spectrum. Children who have been part of early intervention programmes have shown remarkable progress, and the process of their integration with the mainstream has been faster.

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India Today  

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New Indian Express  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years ago

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News 18  

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3 years ago

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ABC  

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India Today  

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6 years, 6 months ago

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ABC  

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7 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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ABC  

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12 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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