Intervention, Proper Support, and Care required to tackle the Neurodevelopmental issues in Children at the time of COVID-19 Pandemic- says World-Famous Autism Speaker Dr. Temple Grandin
- Temple Grandin effectively conducted her Second webinar in India, collaborating with Mom’s Belief to talk about the issue of Mental Health among Children.
- Received active participation from more than 300+ parents & professional in the webinar and inquired about neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), LD, CP, and ADHD.
- The focus lied on addressing the different neurodevelopmental disorders and autism spectrum disorders in children.
Mom’s Belief, South-Asia’s largest holistic care provider for children with developmental needs in collaboration with Dr. Temple Grandin, who is well known for remarkable work as a spokesperson for people with autism. She conducted a webinar on “The importance of early educational intervention and addressing the mental health of young children.” The webinar discussed how neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disability, Cerebral Palsy (CP), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The major focus was put to educate parents on how to identify their child’s behavior/problems and how the parents can become their guide by taking the right measure.
Speaking at the event about the necessity of addressing the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dr. Grandin explained how ‘It is important for parents to observe their child’s behavior and seek intervention as soon as they notice any unusual behavior. Using the ‘Teachable moments’ is very important for special children so that they can understand about the right actions, danger, and other relevant skills. The situation varies in every child, there is a need to try different exercises, methods in combination with the right kind of smart devices like tablets instead of desktop/PC and other learning practices to make them efficient and have a successful career’.
Dr. Temple Grandin was the first individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to record her experiences in a way that gave the rest of the world an insight into the world of Autism. Temple’s life work has been to understand her own autistic mind, and to share that knowledge with the world, aiding in the treatment of individuals with the condition. Dr. Grandin has been with Colorado State University (CSU) for over 25 years. Grandin has been referred to as the “most famous person working at CSU” and she is one of the most respected experts in both autism in the world. Some of her books are “Thinking in Pictures” published in 1995 and “The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across The Spectrum” published in 2013. She has been an advocate for early intervention for autistic children to channel autistic fixations towards more fruitful paths. As a prominent public figure with ASD, she has been able to sensitize our society towards those with neuro-development issues.
Commenting on the success of the webinar, Nitin Bindlish, CEO of Mom’s Belief strongly believes that there is a strong need to advocate the Mental Health among children and further added, “We would like to express our gratitude towards Dr. Grandin for sharing her experience and valuable insights to deal with Mental Health in India. The tactics shared to identify neurodevelopmental issues for young children were very helpful for both professionals and parents. It is important to observe your child’s behavior and growth to seek timely intervention. Mom’s Belief has been dedicatedly working on its foundational principle of reaching every parent and child to spread awareness about the critical issue.”
Mom’s Belief was established in 2015 and was finally launched in 2018 after three years of extensive research on developmental disabilities in children. The company is the largest in the South-Asian region with its presence in 6 countries and has plans to expand to 15 countries by the end of 2021.
