"Fine motor skills" is a term often thrown around by doctors and parents alike. What it refers to is the coordination and control of the many small muscles in the hands and fingers, enabling activities that require precision and dexterity like drawing, writing, and manipulating small things like tools.  For...

Books provide comprehensive information about autism spectrum disorders, including their characteristics, challenges, and strengths. Understanding the nature of autism helps parents make sense of their child's behaviors and experiences. Many books written by individuals with autism offer firsthand accounts of their experiences. This can provide valuable insights into the unique...

Autism Toys and Gift Ideas The Best Toys for Autistic Children As a child psychiatrist, I have tried and tested a lot of games and toys with my patients and my own children. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, choosing toys that they can not only enjoy, but that can...

What an Introvert Uses to Recharge Introverts use various techniques to recharge, depending on what they need at that particular time. They usually prefer activities which don't involve large groups of people as prolonged social engagements often drain their social battery - when this battery runs low, an introvert loses...

Can Toys Help with Baby Development? As a child psychiatrist, part of my education and training is in infant and child development. When it comes to baby development, there are many factors that can help a baby develop optimally. Some of these things include their environment and the things they...