Today is World Autism Awareness Day. How many people actually know what autism is? Well, I reproduce one of my posts on this subject.
Ever heard of autism? It is major developmental problem that usually appears in early childhood and usually affects a child’s communication and interaction with other people.
These children usually do not respond to their environment or people. They may not respond when they are called, they would resist hugging/cuddling, do not maintain eye contact and generally prefer playing alone. They may not speak properly or speak later than expected, they don’t appear to understand simple instructions and they usually have a sing-song kind of voice. They also usually perform repetitive motions like rocking, may indulge in self-harming activities like head banging and may have the craving for things like chalk or other items not considered food.
Think about how many of these children have been branded witches in our traditional African societies. Think about how many of them have been beaten blue and black by parents who feel they are not smart enough. Think about the laughter and scorn these children go through. Food for thought.
For more on this subject, please click on this link: https://chatwithdrketch.com/2013/11/15/daily-health-tip-still-on-autism/
Have a good night, people 😀
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Afternoon Dr,please I have been having itching on my private part for a while now and some times boils.Treated for toilet disease,it stopped for some times and started again.please what should I do?Thank you
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Hi ma’am, I have a 1year 10month old son that dose not eat at all.I have given him all kind of food but he won’t just take. He’s happy with he’s cereal but I think by now he should be eating normal food but he won’t take any from me.pls madly need a advice from you worried mum
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Hi Ngozi, trust me weaning is not the easiest of jobs! Search for weaning on this site and see all the resources available. We’re also working on having a weaning event where mother’s can come in to learn how to make nutritious foods for their babies while weaning. Are you in Lagos and would you be interested in this?
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Reblogged this on chatwithketch and commented:
It is another World Autism Day!
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