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6 Basic rules for initiating verbal connection with autism kids

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Autism and adhd kids  1. If we need to practice sustained sitting in the kid, we need to focus on at least not promoting physical activities. 2. If we need to practice sustained learning in the child, w should at least avoid entertainment dominant living. 3. If we need to practice human to human relationships, at least we should move away from object or toy dominant living. 4. If we need to promote verbal understanding, we should focus on listening language and not music dominant inputs. 5. If we need to turn a child good listener, we need to promote listening based learning and not by hand feet activities. 6. If we need to develop social etiquettes at least we should practice social distance face to face and try to stay away from clingy, hug, kiss dominant habits Six Lifestyle Principles for Developing Attention, Learning and Communication in Children Children’s development is strongly influenced by the daily lifestyle environment around them. Many development...

20 tips to improve sitting and focus on ADHD KIDS

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20 Tips to Improve Sustained Sitting with Attention in ADHD - DrKondekar, www.autismdoctor.in A. 5 Tips for Impulsivity Control (Stopping sudden movements, blurting, jumping, leaving seat) 1. Teach “Stop–Look–Think” before every task. 2. Use visual stop signs or red cards on the table. 3. Give one instruction at a time, not multiple. 4. Use a timer to wait before responding. 5. Reward waiting, not just correct answers. B. 10 Tips to Improve Inattention (Improving looking, listening, processing, and staying on task) 6. Seat the child facing a plain wall, not distractions. 7. Keep only one toy or one book on the table. 8. Use short tasks of 5–10 minutes repeatedly. 9. Use visual schedules for what comes next. 10. Read aloud with slow, clear voice daily. 11. Use pointing and naming while the child looks. 12. Describe what the child is doing continuously. 13. Use pictures and storybooks more than questions. 14. Increase sitting time gradually, not suddenly. 15. Always finish a ...

core strength or motor development is not must for speech and communication Dr Kondekar

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Why core muscle strength is NOT required for development of speech and communication 1. Speech is a neuro-cognitive function, not a gross motor task Speech and communication are primarily controlled by: Auditory cortex (listening & sound discrimination) Language centers (Wernicke’s & Broca’s areas) Fine oral motor coordination (lips, tongue, jaw) Cognitive intent & social motivation understand neurobiology in autism   https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/2026/03/neurogenesis-synaptic-biology-and.html To understand brain development, read my article on neurogenesis and synaptic biology in autism learning . 👉 Core muscles (abdomen, back, trunk) are not part of the speech motor pathway. 2. Children speak while lying, sitting, crawling, or being carried Children: Babble while lying on their back Speak while sitting supported Talk while being carried Communicate even in wheelchairs or beds 👉 If core strength were essential, speech would stop in non-up...

simple tips for learning in autism

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for all post links click  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/p/httpsspeechandsenses.html Dr Santosh V Kondekar Autism doctor India 9869405747 MD DNB DCH FCPS DNB FAIMER fellowship Pediatric neurology & Epilepsy Diploma Developmenatl Neurology Prof Pediatrics T N Medical College Mumbai  Director AAKAAR CLINIC Byculla west Mumbai

100 one liners tips for parents of kids with autism ADHD with speech delay based on dr kondekar

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1. Sitting improves listening → listening improves speech (no medicine can replace this) 2. Listening vs. medicines for speech “Sustained sitting in one place is essential for improving listening skills. Without listening, no amount of speech medicine can give verbal output.” Here are  100 one-liner texts based on Dr. Kondekar’s protocol , specially crafted for parents working with children who have autism, speech delay, learning issues. ✅  100 One-Liner Messages (Dr. Kondekar Protocol based) Sitting in one place builds listening; listening builds speech. Speech begins with listening, not with talking. Understanding comes before speaking—always. Teach the ear first; the mouth follows later. Listening time is medicine time for speech. A stable body creates a stable mind. Movement reduces listening; stillness improves it. Don’t rush speech—strengthen listening daily. Eye contact is the first step to language. Reduce noise; increase understanding. Run commentary all d...

Dr Santosh Kondekars message on world habilitation day

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Dr. Santosh Kondekar’s Message on World Habilitation Day World Habilitation Day reminds us that every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, express and participate — not after “fixing” them, but by nurturing their abilities today. Habilitation is not about correcting disabilities. It is about building abilities, step by step, with the right environment, consistency, and compassion. Every small skill — eye contact, waiting, listening, responding, imitating, cooperating — becomes a building block for communication, behaviour, and independence. 👶 When we habilitate early, the child learns faster. 👨‍👩‍👧 When families join the process, progress becomes natural. 🏫 When society accepts neurodiversity, children thrive without fear. On this day, let us promise: To observe more and judge less To teach patiently and celebrate every effort To support parents, who are the real therapists To create opportunities, not limitations To prioritise daily routines over therapies done o...

improving eye contact connection in autism kids

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FIRST READ:  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-does-autism-kid-avoid-eye-to-eye.html  WHY DOES AN AUTISM KID AVOID EYE CONTACT. Also read how to initiate sustained eye to eye connection? http://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/2026/02/how-to-initiate-sustained-eye-to-eye.html Activities to Improve Eye-to-Eye Connection (As per Dr. Kondekar’s Structured Connection Protocol) Eye to eye human to human connection through  Peeka boo Look through hole Learn to take selfie Watch own eyes in mirror Selfie  video calls Eye to Eye, not Eye to Object In autism, socialization and communication do not begin with toys. They begin with human eyes. When a child looks into a human face → a human mind opens. When a child looks at an object or a toy → only a movement is seen. Toys give stimulation, People give meaning. Only eye-to-eye connection creates: • emotions • intention • understanding • language • social bonding Object-to-eye connection creates only: • distraction • ...