Early Intervention Blog
Joint Attention: What It Is and Why It Matters in Early Development
Joint attention plays a vital role in developing social and communication skills. Understanding what joint attention involves and its significance provides important insights, especially for parents of children with developmental delays or conditions like autism...
Why Have Rates Of ASD Increased?
Over the past three to four decades, there has been a notable and consistent rise in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) cases among children on a global scale. This surge prompts us to delve into the fundamental question: What factors have contributed to...
How to Explain Autism (ASD) to Your Child, Family & Friends
If you've recently learned that your child has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), you may be experiencing a mix of emotions, wondering about the significance of this new diagnosis, what it might involve, and how to explain autism to your child and their siblings. When...
Developmental Milestones In Babies and Young Children – When Should A Child Meet Certain Milestones?
Each child follows an individualised path of development, which might involve concentrating on a single skill or developmental milestone, or even juggling multiple aspects simultaneously. What's crucial to recognise is that each child advances at their own rhythm....
Restricted And Repetitive Behaviours In Children With ASD: What Do These Look Like?
Restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs) are considered a common characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). RRBs can sometimes look like; focusing on specific interests, following rigid routines, repeating certain movements, and being fixated on specific...
How To Increase Early Communication Skills In Children
Developing early communication skills in children is an essential part of their overall development. From referencing others and using gestures to speaking, these milestones mark just a few of the numerous skills that children will learn as they grow. Communication...
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