A child withĀ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Ā showcases difficulty in social communication and interaction along with restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests in activities.
Children with ASD are provided with an intervention, based on the severity of their disorder.
Intensive and early intervention can make a considerable difference in their lives and may include:
- Enhancing social communication
- Improving language and related cognitive skills
- Developing behavioral and emotional skills
- ļ· Impairment in joint attention
- ļ· Impairment of social-emotional reciprocity
- ļ· Impairment of initiation and response to conversations
- ļ· Difficulty in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
- ļ· Difficulty maintaining eye contact
- ļ· Difficulty expressing and understanding body language
- ļ· Repetitive speech (stuttering or lack of communication skills)
- ļ· Repetitive motor movement (hand flapping, biting, and pulling)
- ļ· Inflexible adherence to routines
- ļ· Limited interests
- ļ· Sensitivity to sensory inputs (touch, smell, light and noise)
Additionally, these symptoms may be observed:
ļ· Emotional outbursts (crying, angriness or laughing at inappropriate times)
- ļ· Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal
- ļ· Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
- ļ· Problems with self-management.
The More than Words Program by Hanen, offered at Talking Brains Center, focuses on empowering parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to enhance their child’s communication skills. This program is tailored to children who may have limited verbal abilities or struggle with non-verbal communication. Through practical strategies embedded in everyday routines, parents learn how to support their child in developing the foundational skills needed for meaningful social interactions, including initiating communication, understanding non-verbal cues, and engaging in back-and-forth exchanges. The program aims to foster stronger connections between children and their caregivers by building a solid communication framework.
The TalkAbility Program, offered at Talking Brains Center, is designed to help parents support their child in developing theory of mind through everyday activities. Tailored for children with high-functioning autism, the program recognizes their special strengths and abilities, such as well-developed language skills, while addressing challenges in conversations and social interactions. Through TalkAbility, children learn to understand the perspectives of others, adapt their language to different situations, and enhance their social communication skills.
TheĀ More Than WordsĀ Program was designed specifically for parents of children aged 5 and under, on the autistic spectrum or with other social communication difficulties. Addressing the unique needs of these children, the program provides parents with the tools, strategies and support they need to help their children reach their full communication potential. An online program is also available through tele-practice.
Discover comprehensive therapy services at Talking Brains Center (TBC), Dubai, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychomotor therapy, specially tailored for individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Our skilled trilingual Lebanese therapists provide personalized care to foster recovery and improve quality of life for adults in UAE. Learn how our multidisciplinary approach can benefit you or a loved one with ASD.
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