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school readiness of toddler with autism School Readiness for Children with Autism This structured guide covers needs, step-by-step preparation, and time-bound goals , tailored to different levels of autism . It is practical for parents, therapists, and schools. 1. What Does “School Readiness” Mean in Autism? For autistic children, school readiness is not just academics . It mainly includes: Ability to sit, attend, and follow routines Basic communication (verbal or non-verbal) Self-regulation (tolerating noise, transitions, peers) Functional independence (toilet, eating, asking for help) Learning readiness skills (imitation, attention, response to instruction) 👉 A child does not need to be fully verbal or academic-ready to start school. 2. Core Needs Before School Entry (All Levels) A. Foundational Skills (Highest Priority) Joint attention (looking, pointing, shared focus) Name response Sitting tolerance (5–20 min depending on level) Transition tolerance (activity chan...

Often parents of kids with autism and speech delay, keepon forcing lip movements to child without working on listening based learning of speech. When the child starts getting ready to learn few words by listening and expresses with some vocalisation, parents only focus onworking on output of speech forcing the child to talk talk.. say this .. say that etc  Parents feel that if a child with autism listens or  Learns a word right now, he should speak. It's not so.  Read more about speech delay here  https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/2026/03/when-speech-delay-dont-delay-further-dr.html Even normal kids take 18 to 24 months to learn to talk when leane to listen has been started even at age 6 months. So journey from listening to talking habilitation is 18 months minimum . So sustained quality listening for 18 months , will result in sustained quality understanding by child, so that child will learn to speak effortlessly with meaning. Working on output without working o...

motor strength is not needed for makinga child good listener and thinker... if a child is poor in listening understanding and thinking,build up that first to a basic level. The difference between just OT versus ABA 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

Carrom is actually a quiet superhero of a game for autistic kids and adults 🙂 It looks simple, but it hits a lot of important developmental goals without feeling like “therapy”. Here’s how it helps, broken down clearly: 🧠 Cognitive & Thinking Skills Planning & sequencing – deciding which coin to hit first, where to place the striker Cause–effect understanding – angle, force, and outcome become very concrete Problem solving – “That didn’t work, let me try a different way” Great for kids who struggle with flexible thinking. ✋ Motor & Coordination Skills Fine motor control – finger positioning, controlled flicking Hand–eye coordination – tracking the coin and striker Bilateral coordination – stabilizing with one hand, shooting with the other For adults too, this helps maintain dexterity and precision. 🧍 Sensory Regulation Predictable movements Smooth, repetitive actions Minimal noise compared to video games or outdoor sports ➡️ Very calming for children ...

Teaching Story Making, Picture Reading & Story Telling Skills in Children with Autism By Dr. Santosh V Kondekar Children with autism do not fail to speak because they do not have words. They fail to speak because they do not connect events into meaning. Story making is not just language — it is how the brain learns to think, plan, feel and communicate. If we can teach a child to understand a picture, we are actually teaching him to understand life. Why Story Skills Are Weak in Autism Most autistic children: See details but not the whole scene Know objects but not relationships Know words but not meaning Hear sounds but do not follow a sequence So they may say: “Dog… bone…” but they cannot say “The dog found a bone.” That missing link is story building. What Is Story Making? Story making is the ability to: Notice what is happening Identify who and what Add actions Put things in order Add feelings Speak the full idea This is the brain’s executive + language + ...

**Why Executive Function Skills Matter in Children with Autism — and How Parents Can Build Them at Home** By Dr. Santosh V. Kondekar (www.autismdoctor.in) When parents say, “My child knows many things but still cannot manage daily life,” they are actually describing a difficulty in Executive Function. Executive function is not about intelligence. It is about using intelligence in daily life. It is the brain’s CEO system — the part that helps a child: Start a task Stay on it Shift when needed Remember steps Control impulses Finish what they begin In autism, this CEO system develops slowly. That is why children may: Know words but not use them Know what to do but not do it Learn but not apply Understand but not organize What Are Executive Function Skills? Executive functions include: What it looks like in daily life Skill Planning Knowing what to do first, next, and last Working memory Holding instructions in mind Attention Staying focused Self-control Not acting impulsively ...

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 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 ...

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...

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

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 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...