In recent years, the chances of an autistic child being born have risen dramatically. The effort made by specialists, families affected by ASD and healthcare workers have garnered the attention this neurological disorder demands. For children, these early years are a period of substantial brain development with the critical ability for learning and growth. It […]
There is a lot of misconception and misunderstanding when it comes to autism, since medical professionals are still in the dark for the cause and reason. Symptoms of other neurological disorders, such as the Rett Syndrome, might be confused with diagnoses of autism. Small Steps Big Dreams in Dubai, UAE aim is to provide optimum […]
There are many important functions of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, in the body: it is responsible for our mood, sleep and appetite, as well as our social abilities. Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE has gathered information regarding the link between serotonin and Autism Spectrum Disorder. One of the first biomarkers of ASD to be identified […]
ASD is a condition that is known to cause problems in social interactions, affect communication, and is responsible for repetitive behavioral patterns. Not only this, but ASD is responsible for causing many psychiatric issues as well, including mood disorders like depression and anxiety. We at Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE have gone through an […]
Have you ever considered how our brain automatically picks what is worthy of our attention and what to ignore? Small Steps Big Dreams in Dubai, UAE understands that, for children of determination, this can be quite a challenge because predicting is a voluntary act for an autistic child. How does the brain distinguish between the […]
Earlier research tried to explain signaling imbalance as a cause of autism spectrum disorder. However, here at Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE, we thoroughly researched what signaling imbalance is and whether it really is the cause of autism or just a consequence of the brain changes due to autism. Surely, a clearer concept will […]
The founder of the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, UK was professor Baron-Cohen who gave the theory on one of the autistic’s characteristics; namely the “extreme male brain theory”. Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE reviews the male brain theory in detail, and since details about ASD are crucial for optimized autism therapy in UAE […]
Parental age has been linked with autism diagnoses via many research studies, and Small Steps Big Dreams in Dubai, UAE plays its part in spreading awareness and knowledge to the parents and caregivers for better understanding of this disorder. In the epidemiology of autism, it has been one of the most consistent conclusions that the […]
Autistic children seem to have an unusually large head while growing up, especially in the first year of their life. We at Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE, choose to make aware the caregivers and the parents about this condition. By way of autism treatment in UAE it seems essential to explain that there is […]
Normally, children recognize emotions and thoughts of others at the age of 2 years old; and at the age of 3 to 5, they start to comprehend those thoughts and emotions. Here at Small Steps Big Dreams, Dubai, UAE, we are well aware of the fact that the autistic child’s ability to understand other people’s […]