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Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements which occur e.g., in the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes. In application to motor skills of hands (and fingers) the term dexterity is commonly used. The abilities which involve the use of hands develop over time, starting with primitive gestures such as grabbing at objects to more precise activities that involve precise eye–hand coordination. Fine motor skills are skills that involve a refined use of the small muscles controlling the hand, fingers, and thumb. The development of these skills allows one to be able to complete tasks such as writing, drawing, and buttoning. As children refine their motor skills, they are able to communicate by written expression, starting off with scribbling and moving on to printing and writing. Lets take a brief summary of development of hand grasp: In infants (age 0 to 3 months), the Hands most often remain closed has grasp reflex (grasps objects involuntarily i...

World Asthma Day 5 Ma y : विश्व अस्थमा दिवस ५ मई   May is Asthma Awareness Month: allergy to specific substances is major cause of asthma Asthma is a common lung condition affecting kids. It causes breathing problems like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Anyone can have asthma, even babies, and the tendency to develop it often runs in families.Asthma affects the bronchial tubes, or airways. अस्थमा ( दमा) फेफड़ों की क्षमता को प्रभावित करने वाला रोग है. अस्थमा किसी भी आयु के व्यक्ति को प्रभावित कर सकता है. बच्चो में होने वाले अस्थमा के लक्षण इस प्रकार है : बार बार एवं रुक-रुक कर खांसी होना   सांस लेने में दिक्कत होना  छाती में जकड़न या भारीपन महसूस होना  छाती में दर्द होना  सांस लेते एवं छोड़ते समय घरघराहट या सीटी की आवाज़ होना  हँसने या बोलते समय बार-बार खांसी आना  बहुत दिनों तक लम्बी खांसी होना  सोते समय ज़्यादा खांसी आना  एक्सरसाइज या खेलते समय जल्दी सांस भर जाना  थकान एवं कमजोरी महसूस होना  ...

Autism is a complex disorder whose core aspects have distinct causes that often co-occur.It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions — causing delays or problems in many different skills from infancy to adulthood. autism: what's running inside brain Causes of Autism: What are the exact causes that leads to Autism are still unclear and is  not well understood, but some factors are supposed to be responsible , which are listed below: 1. genetic causes that are highly heritable but not inherited 2.synaptic dysfunction 3. some rare mutations 4. teratogens i.e. agents that cause birth defects 5. other environmental causes include certain foods, infectious disease, heavy metals, solvents, diesel exhaust, PCBs, phthalates and phenols used inplastic products, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, alcohol, smoking. Autism’s symptoms result from maturation-related changes in various systems of the brain. Its mechanism can be...

Love, Support and Understand Autism world autism awareness day The month of April has been observed as Autism Awareness Month across the globe. Autism is a severe developmental disability that generally begins at birth or within the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that changes the way the brain functions -- causing delays or problems in many different skills from infancy to adulthood. the spectrum of autism Autism belongs to a collection of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A spectrum disorder is a group of disorders with similar features. While one person may have mild symptoms, another might have more severe ones. There also are differences in the nature of the symptoms themselves and when they are likely to first appear. It is very important to understand the early signs and symptoms of Autism for better prognosis.  Early Warning signs of Autism in Babies are: 1.  not ba...

Find, Treat and Cure TB... World TB day World TB Day 24 March is observed to create public awareness about tuberculosis which is one of major  epidemic in  the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries. Tuberculosis (popularly known as "TB") is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly infects the lungs, although it also can affect other organs. It has been estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that worldwide there are 490,000 cases of active TB and sickness in children, and 64,000 deaths of children from TB each year. statistics of TB in India India has the highest burden of TB in the world, an estimated 2 million cases annually, accounting for approximately one fifth of the global incidence. about 40% of the Indian population is infected with TB bacteria This year's theme is "Reach, Treat, Cure Everyone" A child g...

World Water Day 22 March getting clean drinking water is still a major problem in many parts of the world Save Water, Save Life World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March every year. It’s a day to celebrate the very essence of our life i.e.water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. Water is at the core of sustainable development. Water resources, and the range of services they provide, underpin poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. From food and energy security to human and environmental health, water contributes to improvements in social well-being and inclusive growth, affecting the livelihoods of billions. According to the World Water Development Report, demand for water around the world will increase by 55% over the next 15 years. With current supplies, that means only 60% of the world’s water needs...

World Down Syndrome Day 21 March World Down Syndrome Day  This day is observed  to raise public awareness of Down syndrome, a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome.Through different activities and events, the  abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome have been showcased globally.  The purpose of such events is to focus on encouraging independence, self-advocacy and freedom of choices for people with Down syndrome. This year, World Down's Syndrome Day will focus on equality and how people with the genetic condition can contribute to their community while living a life of choice and opportunity. Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans, occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each year. clinical features It is also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth de...