About how autistic people are compared with others Myth 1: People with “mild” autismAutism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize; how this occurs is not well understood. It is one of three recognized disorders... Read→
URGENT CALL
Date: 16 - September - 2010
The Hanah team looks for parents and professionals who want to contribute to the Hanah website. At the moment a small team collects information, edits it into for Romanian parents practical information nd posts it here.. But we need assistance; we do not have all expertise ourselves and we would like to come in contact with parents and professionals order to compose relevant Hanah articles about these topics. ◦Paralizie cerebrală — Cerebral Palsy ◦Surdo-cecitate — Deaf-blindness ◦Epilepsie... Read→
Epilepsy: Experts wanted
Date: 15 - September - 2010
This section has no content yet. We are searching for an expert who can advise and support Hanah International on collecting and editing information about Epilepsy, focused on parents in the Romanian context. If you are one and you feel comfortable with us, please contact via Romania: 0726473039 The Netherlands: 0622083437 Or mail to: info@hanah-international-communication.org Read More →
Types of hearing losses
Date: 15 - September - 2010
Hearing loss can affect anybody, from a new born baby to somebody celebrating their 100th birthday and anybody in between. About 3 out of every 1,000 new born babies are born with some form of hearing impairment; which makes it one of the most common birth defects in the world. Hearing loss means something inside the ear isn’t working correctly, or as well as it should be. Some people may also use the words deaf, deafness, or hard of hearing when they are referring to hearing loss. By and... Read→
Raising a child with Down Syndrome
Date: 15 - September - 2010
While raising a child with Down Syndrome, parents frequently meet problems of social behaviour and learning behaviour. Parents can avoid most of the problems, or reduce the effect of it by adapting their own routines of interacting with the child or structuring time and space. * Problems mostly mentioned by parents: My child may react impulsively, sometimes leading to dangerous situations for themselves or others * My child will not listen to instructions from educators and goes his own way * My... Read→
ADHD Basics: 1 Introduction
Date: 15 - September - 2010
Children with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have difficulties in controlling their behavior and/or to pay attention. This genetic dysfunction can lead to significant behavioral disorders. Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD,... Read→
