By Siyona Varghese Routines play a powerful role in a child’s development, shaping how they understand the world, manage emotions, and feel secure in their environment. While routines may seem simple or repetitive on the surface, they provide deep cognitive and emotional support, especially for young and neurodiverse children. Predictable patterns help children feel safe, […]
By Siyona Varghese When young children experience emotional outbursts, adults often label them as “tantrums.” However, not all emotional explosions are the same. For many children especially neurodiverse children what looks like a tantrum may actually be a meltdown. Understanding the difference between the two is essential for responding with empathy, effectiveness, and appropriate support. […]
By Siyona Varghese Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in a balanced way. For children on the autism spectrum, emotional regulation can be especially challenging due to differences in sensory processing, communication, and nervous system responses. These challenges are not signs of weakness or misbehavior they reflect how an […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as spontaneous and carefree but for children with autism, play can also be a structured pathway to learning essential social rules. Through predictable routines, guided activities, and consistent patterns, structured play helps children understand the “hidden” social cues that guide human interaction. It becomes more than just play; […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as a simple childhood pastime, but for children, it is so much more it is the language through which they explore the world, express themselves, and connect with others. For children with autism, play takes on an even deeper significance. It can serve as a bridge to communication, […]
