My seven-year-old keeps eloping. What should we do?
Elopement is a safety priority. Immediate measures can include secure age-appropriate door safeguards, alarms, identification information, informing trusted neighbours or building staff, and close…
Parent Questions
My child suddenly makes many random sounds. Should I worry?
Vocalisations can temporarily increase with excitement, sensory needs, stress, illness or changes in routine. Record when they occur, what happened beforehand and what helps.…
Does behaviour therapy build the same skills as Theory of Mind work?
Not automatically. Foundational abilities such as shared attention, pointing, imitation, communication and following functional instructions may support later social learning. Community answers highlighted role-play,…
Who provides meaningful Theory of Mind support in Hyderabad?
A community response mentioned a psychologist at a Barkatpura centre with a Kukatpally branch, but the provider was not identified clearly enough to verify.…
What is Theory of Mind and why does it matter?
Theory of Mind is the ability to understand that other people can have thoughts, feelings, beliefs, intentions and perspectives different from our own. It…
How can a gestalt language processor move toward functional speech?
Community members mentioned Oyster CDC, Talk and Learn CDC, Theratone Kondapur, and Connect Speech and Rehabilitation Centre as places families had encountered for GLP…
Which oral-motor and chewing tools may help, and how should they be used?
Parents discussed chew tubes of different firmness, Z-Vibe-style vibration tools, vibration brushes and therapist-guided gum or cheek massage. These tools may support safe chewing…
How can I reduce finger-hitting used for sensory seeking?
Community suggestions included supervised kinetic sand and texture play with rice, rava, wheat or dals; firm theraputty for digging, rolling and squeezing; kneading atta;…
What are safer alternatives when a child seeks chocolate or strong tastes?
Parents suggested options such as peanut chikki, sesame chikki or lower-sugar chocolate, provided ingredients are age-appropriate and there are no allergies or choking risks.…
What should families know about candida, yeast and gut health?
Research into autism and gut health is continuing, but gut protocols are not established treatments for autism. Reasonable everyday steps include balanced, fibre-rich foods,…