AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a group of complex neuro-developmental disorders affecting communication, socialization, thought, and behaviour, and includes individuals with a wide range of functional abilities

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. People with ADHD may also have trouble focusing their attention on a single task or sitting still for long periods.

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS

Developmental Delays refers to a child who has not gained the developmental skills expected of him or her, compared to others of the same age. Delays may occur in the areas of motor function, speech and language, cognitive, play, and social skills.

SLOW LEARNERS

A child can be described as a Slow Learner if his or her thinking skills develop at a notably slower rate than that of his or her peers. The child will carry on through the same developmental stages as his or her peers but at a comparatively slow rate. Also, the child typically has below-average intelligence.

DOWN SYNDROME

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of the chromosome. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome. Down syndrome varies in severity among individuals, causing lifelong intellectual disability and developmental dela 5

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS

Intellectual Disability (Or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a child to develop and learn more slowly or differently than a typically developing child.