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How Speech Delays Can Be Early Signs of Autism
What Malaysian Parents Should Know About Language Development and When to Seek Help One of the most common concerns we hear from parents at Thrive Tots is: “My kid isn’t speaking yet—should I be worried?” It’s a question full of love and care—and it’s completely valid. Speech and language development is a major part of…
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How to Support Your Child with Autism at Home: A Guide for Malaysian Families
A Simple, Practical Ways to Help Your Child Thrive Where They Feel Safest — At Home. Supporting your child with autism at home can be one of the most rewarding—and at times, challenging—parts of your parenting journey. In Malaysia, where family connections run deep and cultural expectations often shape caregiving roles, creating a nurturing, structured…
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Common Myths About Autism – What Malaysian Parents Should Know
Separating Fact from Fiction to Help You Support Your Child with Confidence At Thrive Tots, we often meet parents who are navigating early uncertainty — perhaps noticing early developmental differences, hearing unfamiliar terms like “autism”, and feeling overwhelmed by conflicting information. That’s completely understandable. One of the biggest hurdle families face isn’t access to therapy…
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What Is Early Intervention and Why It Matters
Understanding the Role of Timely Support in Autism Therapy for Kids in KL At Thrive Tots, one of the most common questions we hear from parents is: “Is it too early to start therapy?” The short answer? Not at all. In fact, early intervention is one of the most powerful tools we have when supporting…
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Preparing Your Child for Their First Therapy Session
Helping Parents Across Malaysia Take the First Step with Confidence Embarking on the journey of autism therapy is a significant step for both you and your child — one that can bring hope, but also a bit of uncertainty. If you’re preparing for your child’s very first session, it’s completely natural to feel a mix…
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Signs of Autism in Toddlers & When to Seek Help
As parents, we’re often told that “every child develops at their own pace.” And while that’s true, there are also key developmental milestones that help guide us in understanding how our little ones are growing. At Thrive Tots, we regularly speak with parents in Kuala Lumpur who have questions about their child’s behaviour, communication, and…
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What Is Autism? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Introduction Autism — or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — is a term many parents hear but may not fully understand. At Thrive Tots, we often work with families in Kuala Lumpur who are just beginning to explore what autism means for their child. This guide offers a clear, compassionate explanation of autism and how early…
