Tag: Autism
Disability Is Not a Deficit: What Neurodivergence Really Means
Disability has often been seen as a problem to fix. For decades, society has measured individuals against a narrow definition of what is “normal” in movement, speech, learning, communication, and behavior. Anyone who falls outside this frame is labeled as
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Augmentative and Assistive Communication Tools in Nepal For People with Autism
Ever felt like your heart’s about to burst with “I love you,” but you can’t get the words out? Or your head’s buzzing with ideas, but you’re stuck? That’s daily life for some people with autism, especially those who don’t
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Understanding Echolalia: Why Repetition Is Communication
Echolalia is the repetition of a word or phrase heard somewhere, often with the same tone and rhythm. In early childhood, echolalia is a natural step in learning language. However, for many autistic individuals, it goes beyond typical development. It’s
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Speech Delays in Autistic Children: A Parents Guide
Navigating the concerns about a child’s development can present unique challenges for guardians, parents or caregivers, especially when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated speech delays. This guide aims to provide information about speech delays in autistic
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Autism and ICD-11 — The Global Divide in Implementation
While the introduction of ICD-11 marks an important step in redefining how autism is diagnosed, understood, and supported, its impact varies significantly across the world. The truth is, not every country is able to implement these changes at the same
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Part: 3 ICD-11 and Autism: A New Era in Diagnosis and Understanding
The way autism is defined and diagnosed has a deep influence on how individuals are supported, accepted, and understood. With the release of the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), we have entered a new chapter—one that
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Part 2: Autism and the ICD
The Road Ahead and Future Possibilities Introduction: In the first part of this blog, we explored the evolution of autism within the ICD. But the journey doesn’t end there! Now, let’s look at how the ICD is shaping the future
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Part 1: The Evolution of Autism in the ICD
A Journey of Change Introduction: Did you know that the way autism is understood around the world is influenced by something called the ICD? If you’re unfamiliar with it, no worries! The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the global
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Beyond Awareness: Embracing Autism with Understanding and Action
April 2nd—World Autism Awareness Day! The day the world lights up blue, hashtags trend, and speeches are made. But let’s be real for a second—awareness alone isn’t enough. What if we stopped just ‘acknowledging’ autism and actually started embracing, understanding,
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