Grab the Kids and Meet Local Author of ‘I AM’ at Tailored Jamaican!

That’s right. Reading is fundamental. Tailored Jamaican is kid friendly with Ice Cream, low sugar, frozen Fruit Popsicles and a Reading Corner with Peekaboo Play’s local Author, Rowanne Sylvester.

Get them a copy of Peekaboo Play’s “I Am… Appreciative, Brave and Creative” by our local author as well as the new Colouring book!

I Am…will help kids improve their self-confidence + build empathy & acceptance of diversity, all while learning the Word of God.

Engage in some Bedtime Bonding & help grow kids’ appreciation for reading.
Stimulate their creativity, motor skills & more with the new colouring book!

SAVE THE DATE to SHOP PEEKABOO PLAY and 16 other talented, local Suga Artisans at The Jamaica Pegasus on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021,           10AM – 6PM.
FREE entry, Masks required 😷

Sponsored by The Jamaica Pegasus, Virtual Mart Jamaica & True and Natural Soap Co.!
Fashion Show @ 1PM.

By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)

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Signs of Autism and the Perfect Book for Parents of Autistic Kids

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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is presented when a child’s social skills are challenged, they have repetitive behaviors and when they face difficulty with speech and nonverbal communication.

Autism can present itself at different stages of a child’s life, even up to age 3. It is important for parents or caregivers to learn the signs of Autism to seek professional help if necessary.

***Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few. That’s why professional evaluation is crucial.***

● SIGNS OF AUTISM

By 6 months

  • Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
  • Limited or no eye contact

By 9 months

  • Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions

By 12 months

  • Little or no babbling
  • Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
  • Little or no response to name

By 16 months

  • Very few or no words

By 24 months

  • Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)

At any age

  • Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Persistent preference for solitude
  • Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
  • Delayed language development
  • Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
  • Restricted interests
  • Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
  • Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

[Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism ]

Are you a parent of an Autistic Child? 

If so, here is the perfect book by a Jamaican Author for you and your child that is available on Amazon.

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By: Gabrielle Burgess

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