Pinnacle Blooms
@ Guntur

Empowering children with everything child needs, to-be self-sufficient for becoming natural part of the mainstream society, schools & be accepted as what they are, so that children can earn bright future.

Our soul purpose of existence is: enriching families with effective skills & intervention strategies for overall development of the children through hand crafted programs by industry experts leading to overall development of the child thus happy families.

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Shaik Mohammad Gouse

Special Educator, Guntur

Rajitha

Occupational Therapist, Guntur

Shaik Gouse Sandhani

Admin manager, Guntur

Ravi teja

Occupational Therapist, Guntur

Karukutla Sabitha

Special Educator, Guntur

Morampudi Kiran Babu

Occupational Therapist, Guntur

Pinnacle Guntur

Administration, Guntur

Dorasala.priyanka rani

Behavioural Therapist, Guntur

Naveen Kumar Madde

Speech Therapist, Guntur

D Noor Babu

Speech Therapist, Guntur

Akshara M.K

Behavioural Therapist, Guntur

M.Naga Lakshmi

Speech Therapist, Guntur

K.phani pujitha

Occupational Therapist, Guntur

ARCHANA

Behavioural Therapist, Guntur

shaik karishma

Speech Therapist, Guntur

Tiyyagora sambireddy

Behavioural Therapist, Guntur

B.Deena glory

Special Educator , Guntur

Vasanthi Kondeti

Admin Manager, Guntur

Updates

Today's collab topic:

6/6/2023 9:48:46 AM

OBSESSION

Obsession in special kids, or children with special needs, can be quite common and may manifest in various ways. Special kids may develop intense interests or fixations on specific topics, objects, or activities, which can sometimes be categorized as obsessive behaviors. It's important to note that not all special kids exhibit obsessive behaviors, and the presence and intensity of obsessions can vary greatly from child to child.

Here are some key points to understand about obsession in special kids:

1. Intense focus and repetition: Special kids often display an intense focus on certain topics or activities. They may engage in repetitive behaviors, such as lining up objects in a specific order, repeating words or phrases, or performing certain movements repeatedly. These repetitive actions can provide a sense of comfort and predictability to the child.

2. Narrow range of interests: Obsessions in special kids are often characterized by a limited range of interests. They may develop an extraordinary knowledge or fascination with a particular subject, such as trains, dinosaurs, or numbers. These interests can dominate their conversations, playtime, and thoughts.

3. Rigidity and resistance to change: Children with obsessions may exhibit rigid behaviors and a strong resistance to changes in routine or disruptions to their preferred activities. They may become upset or anxious when their schedule or environment is altered, as it disrupts their established patterns and rituals.

4. Sensory and self-soothing function: Obsessions can serve as a way for special kids to regulate their sensory experiences and manage overwhelming stimuli. Engaging in repetitive behaviors or focusing on a specific topic may help them block out unwanted sensory information or provide a sense of control in a chaotic world.

5. Positive aspects: While obsessions can present challenges, they can also have positive aspects. Special kids may develop exceptional skills and knowledge in their chosen areas of interest. Their intense focus and attention to detail can lead to expertise and achievements in specific domains, which can be beneficial in educational or vocational pursuits.

6. Impact on daily life: Obsessions can affect various aspects of a special child's life, including social interactions, communication, and academic performance. The intensity of the obsession may interfere with their ability to engage in reciprocal conversations, participate in group activities, or adapt to new learning environments.

7. Managing obsessions: It's important for parents, educators, and caregivers to understand and support a special child's obsessions while also providing appropriate guidance and structure. Strategies may include incorporating the child's interests into learning activities, gradually expanding their range of interests, and teaching coping skills to manage transitions and changes in routine.

Remember that each special child is unique, and their obsessions should be understood within the context of their overall development and individual needs. It is essential to consult with professionals, such as pediatricians, psychologists, or special education experts, who can provide personalized guidance and support based on the specific child's requirements.

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Today's collab topic:

6/5/2023 9:19:19 AM

MILLER FISHER SYNDROME

Miller Fisher syndrome, it is a rare neurological condition that causes weakness of the muscles of the face and upper body. It is a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is also an uncommon disease.

TYPES

1. Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

2. Acute motor axonal neuropathy

3. Acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy

4. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

SYMPTOMS

•Slurred speech

•Uneven appearance of the face or eyelids

•Trouble lifting the arms

•Difficulty chewing or swallowing

•Choking on food, liquids, or saliva

Lumbar puncture/spinal tap

Muscle/Nerve biopsy

MANAGEMENT

•An eye patch to prevent the discomfort and dizziness that can be caused by double vision or blurred vision

•Pain-relieving medication for managing headaches

• if there is shortness of breath need oxygen supplementation

•Respiratory support if breathing is impaired

•Dietary modification if swallowing is affected

•Physical therapy as needed

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Adaption for CWLD

6/2/2023 8:40:21 AM

ADAPTION FOR CWLD

Adapting the curriculum involves modifying the content, instructional strategies, and the different ways of assessing what the learner has learned. Viewed in this manner, providing curriculum adaptations is a way in which to implement Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. “There is no one best way to educate all children. Indeed, the biggest mistake of past centuries has been to treat all children as if they were variants of the same individual and thus to feel justified in teaching them the same subjects in the same ways.

• Rewriting instructional materials in a simplified format.

• Providing summaries, graphic organizers, or outlines of instructional materials.

• Developing study guides to provide support before, during, and after reading.

• Shortening reading or math assignments.

• Adjusting the pacing of assignments to allow for re-readings.

• Color-coding textbooks to highlight key concepts and new vocabulary.

• Audio taping textbook content.

Adapting instructional strategies: This refers to the way a teacher teaches, the methodologies the teacher uses to provide information to learners in the class. Adapting the instructional process can be made possible through numerous techniques like:

• Use of demonstrations or role play;

• Utilizing teacher presentation cues (e.g., gestural, visual, or verbal) to emphasize key points and key concepts to be learned;

• Getting learners more actively involved in the learning process through the implementation of every pupil response techniques (e.g., response cards, thumbs up / thumbs down).

• Diversifying the selection of groupings for instruction so as not to rely solely on large group / whole class instruction and independent seatwork arrangements.

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Voice Disorder

6/1/2023 8:43:27 AM

Collab topic :- Introduction of voice Disorder

Search Speech Disorders Introduction Introduction Don't Just Go For Any Treatment Better Treatment Start Free Consultation With Our Doctors Now Speech is the main form of communication in humans. It is a part of normal human growth and development. It is a way of expressing our thoughts, feelings etc. Speech impairment mainly includes problems of articulation, fluency and voice disorder.Fluency is a part of proper speech. But in speech disorders where there is repetition of words such as stuttering there can be great ambiguities. Stuttering or stammering is the most common dysfluency. Although it is common in young children, the persistence of significant stuttering beyond the age of 4 is a concern. Denture misalignment, cleft palate, cerebral palsy orA speech disorder can also be caused by speech problems such as poor muscle coordination, such as a brain injury. In a speech disorder where the speech is distorted making it difficult for the listener to understand. Also voice disorders may occur where there are obstructions in the airways such as vocal cord tumors and enlarged adenoids. Voice overuse, yelling, singing, moving up acid reflux, nerve damage, vocal cordsTumors etc can also cause voice disorders. Voice hoarse, breaking, abrasive, pitch and volume changed, nasal tones etc. are present in voice disorder. Speech production involves the processes of phonation (a process in which air in the lungs is produced, moving upward and vibrating the vocal cords) and resonance (the air now passes through the throat, nose, and mouth).will be Problems in the process of phonation and resonance lead to voice disorders. It can include altered voice quality, pitch, hyper or hypo nasal tone. Hearing loss is one of the important causes of speech disorder, so it is important to check for it to determine the cause and treatment of speech disorder. A speech disorder can affect anyone, including children.Many people may have trouble producing the sound of speech correctly or have a problem with their voice; It is called speech disorder. It is a condition and not a disease. A speech disorder is often misdiagnosed as a language disorder, which involves understanding words, expressing feelings through words, the ability to use them, etc. In a related context in language disorderThe ability to understand and use words is impaired. Language focuses on meaning and not on sounds. Both speech disorder and language disorder are communication disorders. Speech and learning problems can be an early sign that a child may have a learning disability in the future.

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Smile and attachment styles

5/31/2023 8:37:03 AM

Some children with autism smile to show they're happy but don't share their enjoyment. Others show little facial expression or have flat affect and rarely smile so you may not know when they're happy.

Analysis of the overall findings of recent studies showed that children on the ASD spectrum were significantly less securely attached to their caregivers than children without autism. In fact, children on the ASD spectrum were more likely to have a disorganized attachment style than their counterparts.

Attachment styles tend to be passed down through generations. Basically, we tend to parent in the manner in which we are parented, unless we actively attempt to change our behaviors. Yet, autism disrupts both a child’s ability and motivation to signal their needs effectively to their caregiver. Therefore, we shouldn’t judge a caregiver’s ability to be sensitive to their child’s needs without these communication difficulties in mind.

As previously suggested, the presence of more severe symptoms of autism may be a determinant of whether children with autism develop a secure or insecure attachment style. Therefore, it might be a child’s language ability and communication skills that affect caregivers’ sensitivity towards their child rather than the presence of autism in general.

Conversely, when the child’s needs are not met, they will develop an insecure attachment, characterized by anxiety and avoidance.

Attachment styles

Mary Ainsworth (1913–1999) conducted experimental studies with infants—among them the so-called Strange situation studies—and identified four attachment styles.

*Secure attachment — The child feels trust and worthy of love, connect well and securely in relationships with others, and has the capacity for situationally appropriate autonomous action.

*Avoidant attachment — The child tends to avoid interaction with the caregiver.

*Ambivalent/resistant attachment — The child will feel concern that others will not reciprocate their desire for intimacy.

*Disorganized/disoriented attachment — The child will show overt displays of fear; contradictory behaviors that seem to lack goals or intentions; affects occurring simultaneously or sequentially; stereotypic, asymmetric, misdirected or jerky movements; or freezing and apparent dissociation.

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Learning disabilities

5/29/2023 9:29:35 AM

Learning disabilities come in a variety of forms and affect people in different ways.

Academic Difficulties

Children and adults with a learning disability may struggle in all areas of school. For example, language processing disabilities can make reading and writing slow and challenging, and memory issues can result in a student having to reread a piece of text or listen to spoken instructions many times. These students also may need more time to process information before answering questions or replying when spoken to, which can result in difficulties contributing to classroom or group discussions. Someone with attention deficit disorder may also find it difficult to maintain focus, and paying attention is critical to learning. Organization and planning can also be impaired, resulting in difficulty keeping track of assignments or supplies and submitting work on time.

Social and Employment Difficulties

Individuals with a learning disability or ADD may have difficulty maintaining friendships, relationships or employment, as they may find organization, impulse control, planning and reading social cues to be a challenge. It’s important for each individual to understand their areas of strength and weaknesses, so they can better explain their needs to others in order to ensure personal and social success.

DYSLEXIA

The most common learning disability, dyslexia, is characterized by difficulty in sounding out words accurately and fluently, interfering with learning to read. It typically results from difficulty taking words apart, sound by sound, and blending those sounds back together, despite a child's cognitive abilities. It impacts spelling, writing, math and occasionally, learning to speak. Also referred to as a language-learning or reading disability, it may also result in problems with reading comprehension.

DYSCALCULIA

This is a problem with grasping basic math concepts due to difficulties such as memorization of math facts and the understanding of terms, processes, written symbols and formal procedures. Difficulties stem from various problems including language processing and visual-spatial deficits.

DYSGRAPHIA

Originally used to describe difficulty in writing legibly because of poor motor function, the term is now used also to describe a processing disorder involving difficulty with spelling that may result from poor decoding skills (sounding out words), as well as problems with organizing information in writing despite good oral verbal skills.

AUDITORY & VISUAL PROCESSING DISORDERS

When a person with normal hearing and vision has difficulty using and understanding verbal and written language.

NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIES

Disorders that originate in the right hemisphere of the brain and cause problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, and evaluative processing functions.

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Emotional Developmental Stages

5/25/2023 9:52:26 AM

Emotional Developmental Stages

Emotional development refers to the progressive growth and maturation of emotional abilities and understanding throughout an individual's lifespan. There are several recognized stages of emotional development, which can vary slightly depending on the specific developmental theory or model being used. Here is a general overview of the emotional developmental stages:

Infancy (0-2 years): During this stage, infants begin to develop basic emotional responses. They learn to differentiate between different emotions, such as joy, anger, fear, and sadness. Infants also start to establish emotional bonds with their caregivers and develop trust.

Early Childhood (2-6 years): In this stage, children become more aware of their emotions and learn to express them verbally. They may exhibit a wide range of emotions and can sometimes have difficulty controlling or regulating their emotional responses. They also begin to understand and express empathy towards others.

Middle Childhood (6-12 years): Emotional development continues during this stage, with children gaining a better understanding of their own emotions and those of others. They become more skilled at recognizing and interpreting facial expressions and body language. Children also start to develop a sense of self-esteem and self-identity.

Adolescence (12-18 years): This stage is characterized by significant emotional changes as individuals navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood. Adolescents experience heightened emotional intensity, mood swings, and increased self-consciousness. They seek independence, form deeper relationships, and may engage in more complex emotional reasoning.

Adulthood (18+ years): Emotional development in adulthood involves achieving emotional stability, self-regulation, and a greater understanding of one's emotions. Adults typically gain more control over their emotional responses and develop strategies for managing stress and conflict. Emotional development can continue throughout adulthood as individuals face various life challenges and experiences.

It's important to note that these stages are not rigid or universally applicable to everyone. Emotional development is a complex and individual process that can be influenced by various factors, including culture, environment, and personal experiences.

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Today's collab topic:

5/24/2023 9:23:05 AM

Heberden's nodules, also known as osteoarthritis nodules or nodal osteoarthritis, are bony enlargements that develop at the end of the fingers in individuals with osteoarthritis. These nodules typically appear on the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP joints), which are the joints closest to the fingertips.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, which leads to joint pain, stiffness, and the formation of bony outgrowths. Heberden's nodules are one manifestation of osteoarthritis and are more commonly seen in older individuals, particularly women.

The exact cause of Heberden's nodules is not fully understood, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Factors such as age, sex (women are more commonly affected), obesity, joint injury, and repetitive hand use have been associated with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and Heberden's nodules.

Heberden's nodules typically appear as hard, bony swellings near the DIP joints. They can vary in size and may cause pain, tenderness, and reduced range of motion in the affected fingers. However, not all individuals with osteoarthritis will develop these nodules, and their presence does not necessarily indicate the severity of the disease.

Treatment for Heberden's nodules focuses on managing the underlying osteoarthritis and relieving symptoms. This may include lifestyle modifications, such as weight management, exercise, and joint protection techniques. Pain relief medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and topical creams may be prescribed to alleviate pain and inflammation. In some cases, corticosteroid injections into the joint may be recommended to reduce symptoms.

If the nodules cause significant pain, affect hand function, or interfere with daily activities, surgical options, such as joint fusion or joint replacement, may be considered. However, these interventions are typically reserved for severe cases that do not respond to conservative treatments.

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Learning disabilities

5/23/2023 8:45:11 AM

The term learning disability encompasses many different learning differences. The three main types of learning disabilities are: reading disabilities, written language disabilities, and math disabilities. Each type of LD can include several different disorders. There is not one “learning disability.” There are other, less common learning disorders that impact memory, social skills, and executive functioning.