AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns
by / 654 readsThe external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
The external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
The bright fluorescent light, squeaking or rattling sounds of shopping carts, crinkle of plastic shopping bags, loud intercom announcements, blasting overhead music, smell of…
The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) has announced the launch of its Certified E-Commerce Specialist (CES) Level 1 Programme. The specialised training and…
There were lots of tears when she first learnt that her three-year-old child, Ming, was autistic. It took some time to accept his condition,…
Time for some real talk! Most parents may find it uneasy to face the possibility of their child having autism. If you have friends…
ADHD children do need extra attention, especially from parents. If previously, we shared on the words that may hurt your ADHD children, this time,…
Have you ever encountered children or adults with ADHD? ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition where the person involved has troubles…
Parents often like to compare their children with kids of similar ages. Most of the time, it is the achievement in developmental milestones that…
Zarina Zainuddin is a name that resonates well in the Malaysian movie world. Film buffs will instantly recognise her for her role as the…
Highlighted I stood outside the door, listening to my daughter cry. Inside, a therapist was supposedly working with her, but all I could hear…
Verbal communication is one of the troubles faced by some individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they are unable to convey their wants…
Autism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
There will be a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle persons with autism. The new SOP is following the case of Ahmad Ziqri…
February 26, 2019 marks an important milestone for autism awareness in the country with the first autism-friendly shopping mall in Malaysia being launched. Sunway…
Even up until today, the causes of autism has not been clearly discovered. However, genes are believed to be one of the factors to…
Everyone has their own opinion about what autism is, but few get close enough to really understand them. Good news to families with autistic members…
The challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…