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Social Media and ASD: The Benefits and Challenges

Social media can broadly be defined as a group of emerging online media that facilitate social interaction; these platforms encompass internet applications such as social networking websites, online forums, and virtual gaming. They have added another dimension to communication, interaction, and connection with others and are well integrated into our lives. The accessibility, availability and […]

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Enhancing the Cognitive Skills and Learning Skills in ASD Children

Cognitive skills involve acquiring factual information, which is a skill that deals with human perception, thinking and learning. Learning skills describe the tasks involved in learning, including time management, note-taking, reading effectively, study skills, and writing tests. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurobiological disorder characterised by physical symptoms, cognitive impairment, stereotyped behaviour and

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Probiotics: What is it, Types & Foods, and The Role in Special Needs

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that can maintain or improve normal microflora in the body and improve microbial balance, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. They consist of Saccharomyces boulardii yeast or lactic acid bacteria. They are generally regulated as dietary supplements and foods. How do probiotics work? They can lower intestinal pH They can decrease colonisation

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Casein: An Overview, How It Works, Uses

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Casein is a family of related phosphoproteins, including αS1, aS2, β, κ. It is typically found in mammalian milk. In cow’s milk, around 80% of the proteins are casein. In human milk, about 20%-60%. Extraction and Properties Casein is extracted from skim milk using three methods. Fermentation of milk sugar by Streptococcus lactisi. This helps

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Management: Medication Treatment and Potential Drugs

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs / Domain Dawn Bridge

Before starting pharmacotherapy in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a lot of consideration. There is a consensus that a comprehensive pretreatment evaluation should be administered. Medication can only be warranted if the child’s behaviour interferes with their ability to access therapy and comorbidities and other external stressors have been encountered. Every

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Nutrition and growth in children with cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy, Special Needs / Domain Dawn Bridge

Cerebral palsy is a heterogeneous group of conditions involving permanent motor dysfunction that affects muscle tone, posture, and movement. In children with cerebral palsy, children with oropharyngeal dysfunction are at risk of poor nutritional status. The professionals need to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation to design a specific nutritional intervention for children with cerebral palsy. Their

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