Most of us like to know what our day will be like when we wake up each morning. This is the same for an autistic child. They like order in their life so they feel secure. They like to keep things in the same place and they like to follow set routines. Sudden changes to […]

Posted by Sheetal Ahlawat
Dated: 29th April 2008
Filled Under: Autism, Communication, Health
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Most people have been bullied at some time in their lives. If you are being bullied its not your fault-the bully is the one with the problem. However, it’s necessary to take action.

Find a teacher, parent or other adult you trust, and tell them exactly what is happening. They don’t necessarily have to get involved […]

Posted by Sheetal Ahlawat
Dated: 28th April 2008
Filled Under: Communication, How to do things, teens
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Eye Contact is an important way in which we communicate our feelings towards other people. Indeed, there is a popular belief that you can detect the truth in people’s eyes. Although people may hide the truth with words, their true feelings will be revealed in their eyes.
Just as we are warned when young about touching, […]

Posted by Sheetal Ahlawat
Dated: 10th April 2008
Filled Under: Communication, Non-verbal Communication
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Posture is about the way in which we position our bodies. Much of our early socialisation has taught us the importance of an erect posture, which means holding ourselves upright and straight to our full height. On the other hand slouching is associated with poor posture and implies laziness or slovenly behaviour. “ Sit up […]

Posted by Sheetal Ahlawat
Dated: 30th March 2008
Filled Under: Communication, Non-verbal Communication
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