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Autism and Dental Care: Common problems and Practical

Introduction Improving oral health for autistic children can sometimes challenge families and dental professionals. Autistic children have some kind of behavioural impairment which can lead to difficulties in dental care. Due to problematic behaviours, unusual oral habits, medications, and dietary preferences, this population appears to be at risk for developing oral diseases. Common Oral Problems […]

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Making Accessible E-learning for Students with Learning Disabilities

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Children with LD can face unique challenges in their academic life. The kind and severity of problems faced may vary from individual to individual. They may do well in some areas but poorly in others because of their learning disabilities. Some may be frequently confused about numbers and directions, so they need to learn in

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ADHD and Creativity: Are People with ADHD More Creative?

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is a child psychiatric disorder of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. In the traditional education system, children with ADHD often face challenges because they may feel uncomfortable sitting still on a chair and listening to lectures. However, outside of the academic world, there are a lot of positive aspects and strengths associated

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Speech and Language Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder that is behaviorally diagnosed and characterised by deficits in social communication and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour. Children with ASD often face challenges with speech and language disorders such as topic maintenance, greetings and farewells, appropriate turn-taking, and conversational repair strategies. This means that when parents bring

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ADHD and Driving: The RisK And The Safety Tips

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Adults and teens with ADHD have many challenges with inattentiveness and distractibility while driving. Studies suggest that ADHD can put individuals at a higher risk of car accidents. This is because the untreated symptoms of ADD/ADHD in an adult driver can impair the driver’s ability to drive in such a way that it resembles intoxicated

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Protecting Children With Special Needs From Sexual Abuse

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Child sexual abuse is defined as sexual activity with a child by an adult, adolescent, or older child. People who engage in child sexual abuse are called sexual offenders. According to a study with 55,000 children in Nebraska, a child with any type of intellectual disability was four times more likely to be sexually abused

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