https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l We just learn differently :) en-us 2020-08-13 23:57:38 UTC 2020-08-16 20:31:44 UTC hello@padlet.com daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679665425 - little to no eye contact when calling the child's name.
- instance on sameness or routine.
- Sterotypical movements such as hand flapping, walking on tippy toes, repeating words or sentences over and over again known as echolalia.
- Delay in language and little to no social skills. ]]> 2020-08-14 00:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679665425 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679666686 - there is additional help for your child including respit, Special Instruction at home, center therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy,  Speech therapy, and ABA therapy. There are many center based services in the NYC area.


]]> 2020-08-14 00:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679666686 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679669316 "a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thoughts and behavior." (dictionary.com) 

]]> 2020-08-14 00:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/679669316 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681906437 While there is no "cure" for Autism, early intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is scientifically proven to be an effective method to improve many deficits like language and communication skills, focus, attention and modify to decrease maladaptive behaviors.]]> 2020-08-16 18:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681906437 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681913600 - Keep the child safe! If the behavior is something like the child bangs his/her head off of hard surfaces like the floor or wall, try looking into soft helmet for the child specially for this. If the behavior does not occur frequently, place a soft mat on the floor or by the wall.
- Biting/ Scratching: Gently physically redirect the child's hands away and try not to verbally address it. 
- Kicking/ Punching/ Hitting: Physically redirect their legs or hands and distract them with a question or something to do. ]]> 2020-08-16 19:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681913600 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681937179 2020-08-16 20:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681937179 daniellabella517 https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681940249 2020-08-16 20:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/daniellabella517/21de4m87gmhpou6l/wish/681940249