autism Archives - Kidz Steps Centre https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/tag/autism/ Enrichment Centre Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:41:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Helping Kids Manage Motor, Attention, and Sensory Challenges https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/10/17/the-role-of-occupational-therapy-in-helping-kids-manage-motor-attention-and-sensory-challenges/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:36:19 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1420 Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in helping children with special needs to develop essential skills. It provides support to improve motor skills, build attention span, and regulate emotions, particularly for children with developmental delays, ADHD, autism, or sensory processing issues. Below is a breakdown of how OT helps in three key areas, followed […]

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]]> What is ABA Therapy: A Simple Guide for Parents of Children with Autism https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/10/14/what-is-aba-therapy-a-simple-guide-for-parents-of-children-with-autism/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:15:40 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1415 How ABA Therapy Works for Autism One of the biggest advantages of ABA is that it’s tailored to your child. Every child learns differently, so ABA therapy is customized based on what works best for them. In a one-to-one setting, the therapist can focus fully on the child, addressing issues as they arise and adjusting […]

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]]> FAQs on Early Intervention: Addressing Common Concerns of Parents with Special Needs Children https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/01/16/faqs-on-early-intervention-addressing-common-concerns-of-parents-with-special-needs-children/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:24:39 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1360 A real-life looks at special needs When a child has just been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Speech Delays or Developmental Delays, questions and concerns immediately flood in parents’ mind. Parents would like to know what they need to do first, what they need to know and where to looks for treatment to help their child. […]

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]]> Readiness for Mainstream Education: Is Your Child Prepared? https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2023/08/13/school-readiness-for-mainstream/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:07:31 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1314 School Readiness: Is my child ready to go to mainstream? Choosing the right school for children with ASD and ADHD can be tough for parents. When kids reach school age, parents often feel pressured to enroll them. However, we’ve seen that some children struggle in school because they aren’t fully prepared. This can lead to […]

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]]> Unveiling the Autism Journey: What Parents Can Expect When Their Child Receives a Diagnosis https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2023/05/22/unveiling-the-autism-journey-what-parents-can-expect-when-their-child-receives-a-diagnosis/ Mon, 22 May 2023 09:40:14 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1133 When you receive the diagnosis that your child has autism, it can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. As a parent, you may find yourself filled with worry and uncertainty about what lies ahead. It’s natural to have questions and concerns about what autism means for your child’s future. This article aims to provide you […]

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]]> Autism or Speech Delay: Understanding the Differences in Your Child’s Development https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2023/04/12/autism-or-speech-delay-understanding-the-differences-in-your-childs-development/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:58:07 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1092 What is Speech Delay? A speech delay is when a child is not progressing in their language and speech abilities as expected for their age, resulting in difficulties with articulation, pronunciation, and understanding language. Children with speech delays may struggle to express themselves effectively through speech, leading to difficulties in communicating their needs and wants. […]

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]]> Developmental Delays: What Every Parent Needs to Know https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2023/04/01/developmental-delays/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:21:43 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1057 From Crawling to Conversing: The Developmental Milestones of Three-Year-Olds At 3 years old, children typically demonstrate a range of developmental milestones. Here are some common skills and abilities that 3-year-olds may display: Language development: By the age of 3, children can usually speak in simple sentences of 3–4 words, such as “I want play ball,” […]

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