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Creating a safe environment for children in schools is a very important task. This is especially so because they are the most vulnerable in the case of any emergency. Effective classroom management skill is required to properly prevent and manage disasters in the classroom. Ensuring a safe classroom is an...

Attention is a need for all humans. We are social beings and largely enjoy the attention of people around us. Children in particular have a strong need for attention not just from their peers but also from adults around them. Children with additional needs also seek attention from people around...

Child development represents changes in a child that occur over time. Changes follow an orderly pattern that moves toward greater complexity and enhances survival. As children grow, they show variations in development ranging from language, physical, cognitive and social/emotional development. Many parents and therapists have asked why the variation in...

Parents and families of children living with autism often describe certain behaviours exhibited by them as challenging. They are sometimes at a loss as to what could possibly have triggered such reactions from their children and are more confused about how to help their children during this period. In this...

There are several characteristic features of autism and each varies depending on the child. Sometimes, these characteristics lead to problem behaviours at home, in the classroom, or in the community which can be frustrating both for the child and the adult caring for the child. Since each child is unique,...

What is behaviour? Behaviour consists of an organism’s external reactions to its environment. Actions must be observable and measurable to be considered behaviour. Therefore, other mental processes such as emotions, thoughts and feelings are not considered as behaviour. Problem behaviours These are continuous/consistent behaviours that hinder social relations, communication, learning,...