As ONE celebrates Autism Awareness Month this April, we’re starting with an exclusive interview with none other than the founder of the Centre herself. Read on now to find out more!
Imagine this: your child throws themself to the ground in a grocery store aisle, tears streaming down their face, screams echoing through the aisles. Bystanders stare, whispers travel like wildfire. It's a scene straight out of a parenting nightmare, a full-blown meltdown that leaves you feeling defeated and confused. But before resorting to frustration or…
Being a parent is challenging enough, but raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can feel like navigating a whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities. It's a journey that demands extraordinary love, patience, and resilience, akin to being a superhero with a laundry-stained cape, wrangling a cart full of cheerios while trying to calm a…
For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the world can feel like a rollercoaster of overwhelming sensations, unexpected changes, and tricky social situations. This can sometimes lead to meltdowns—big, emotional outbursts that aren’t easy to predict or control. But here's the good news: with a little detective work, we can figure out what causes these…
As a child psychologist and education therapist with over a decade of experience, I've witnessed the transformative power of various intervention methods for children on the autism spectrum. Today, I want to delve into the world of art therapy, a unique approach that unlocks a powerful avenue for communication, expression, and emotional regulation in autistic…