Your occupational therapist mentioned “retained primitive reflexes” and you’re not sure what that means. Your child has sensory issues, difficulty […]
Your newborn’s paediatrician checked a series of reflexes at birth. Your occupational therapist mentioned “primitive reflexes” in your child’s assessment.
The same four notes hummed on repeat for an hour. A high-pitched shriek when excited. Clicking sounds made rhythmically when
Your child touches every surface they pass. They chew their school collar or sleeve. They refuse to wear certain clothes
Hand flapping. Rocking back and forth during TV time. Spinning in circles until dizzy. Jumping on the spot when excited.
Your child stares at the ceiling fan for minutes at a time. They hold objects right up to their eyes
Your child repeats lines from Chhota Bheem or Doraemon — word for word, hours after watching. They answer a question
Your child flaps their hands when excited. They hum the same tune on repeat. They rock back and forth while
Every year on 2 April, the United Nations gives World Autism Awareness Day a specific theme — a rallying message
You’ve probably seen the blue buildings on 2 April, the puzzle-piece logo on autism leaflets, or the rainbow infinity symbol
