Education of Children

When Jacob Barnett was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism. Doctors told his parents that the boy would likely never talk or read and would probably be forever unable to independently manage basic daily activities like tying his shoe laces. But they were sorely, extraordinarily mistaken. Today, Barnett -- now 14 -- is a Master's student, on his way to earning a PhD in quantum physics. According to the BBC, the teen, who boasts an IQ of 170, has already been tipped to one day win the Nobel Prize.  Since enrolling at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) at the age of 10, Barnett has flourished -- astounding his professors, peers and family with his spectacular intelligence. The teen tutors other college students in subjects like calculus and is a published scientific researcher, with an IQ that is believed to be higher than that of Albert Einstein. In fact, according to a 2011 TIME report, Barnett, who frequently tops his college cl

There's something unique about the bond between a mother and child. The bond can be found with fathers too. But the video below highlights the beauty of motherhood.  As a small experiment of women’s uniqueness and the special bond between a mother and child, "Pandora" met up with 6 women and  their six children.  The Result Is Heartwarming The Result Is Heartwarming  The 6  blindfolded children were guided towards the group of the 6 women to see if they were able to identify their mother.    Anxiety, love and a bit of heartfelt tears filled the room, as children from the age of 3-9 using their senses and intuition tried to find the one and only they could call mum. The result is heartwarming... ! All of the children successfully identify their mums!!!. all of the children successfully identify their mums, and it's touching. - See more at: http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2015/11/6-blindfolded-children-were-asked-to-find-their-morther-the-result-is-heartwarm

During the first 18 months of your baby’s life, you’ll see them grow and change more than during any other period of their life. Sometimes they’ll seem like a different person from one day to the next! And because their needs and interests are changing so rapidly, you’ll need to be flexible to keep up with their learning and growth. These simple, fun activities are entertaining for both you and baby, and they support development as they grow.   Written by Lisa C. Baker Medically Reviewed by Karen Richardson Gill, MD on oct. 1st,2015   At birth, your baby’s only skills are crying and eating, but by the time they hit the 6-month mark, they’ll be laughing, rolling, babbling, and maybe even starting to crawl. Motor skills are the biggest interest right now as they learn to control their little body, so activities that help develop coordination are sure to be a hit.   Activity: Tummy Time   When your baby is awake and alert, lay them on their belly on a clean blanket on th

How can a parent help to foster healthy self-esteem in a child? These tips can make a big difference: Be careful what you say. Kids can be sensitive to parents' and others' words. Remember to praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for effort. But be truthful. For example, if your child doesn't make the soccer team, avoid saying something like, "Well, next time you'll work harder and make it." Instead, try "Well, you didn't make the team, but I'm really proud of the effort you put into it." Reward effort and completion instead of outcome. Sometimes, a child's skill level is just not there — so helping kids overcome disappointments can really help them learn what they're good at and what they're not so good at. As adults, it's OK to say "I can't carry a tune" or "I couldn't kick a ball to save my life," so use warmth and humor to help your kids learn about themselves and to apprecia

Several Parents of children with Autism and Asperger's have written what they would like Educators to know about having a child with autism in their class:   Please let us know if our child has had a good day.   It means SO much to parents to receive encouragement.   Just simple things like our child participating in a group discussion can be the highlight of our week! Don’t get discouraged with “me” when my child comes to school with incomplete homework.   I take homework very seriously.   However, there are nights where completing assignments is a terrific challenge.   I can win a battle, but lose the war. Blanks will be filled in, but no learning will have occurred. We are eager to share information concerning our child and their disability.   Please don’t be afraid to ask. We want to work as a team with school staff in educating our children. The child with Aspergers truly doesn’t understand how the wor

Although autism is present at birth (congenital), signs of the disorder can be difficult to identify or diagnose during infancy. Symptoms of autism are usually noticed first by parents and other caregivers sometime during the child's first 3 years. Parents often become concerned when their toddler does not like to be held; does not seem interested in playing certain games , such as peekaboo; and does not begin to talk. Sometimes, a child with autism will start to talk at the same time as other children the same age, then lose his or her language skills . Parents also may be confused about their child's hearing abilities. It often seems that a child with autism does not hear, yet at other times, he or she may appear to hear a distant background noise , such as the whistle of a train. With early and intensive treatment, most children improve their ability to relate to others, communicate, and help themselves as they grow older. Contrary to popular myths about children with