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Partial lockdown to be enforced in Istanbul and turkey from tonight. Here is the details of the order from Federal goverment. ======================== 18.11.2020 Number: Z-89780865-153-19161 18/11/2020 Subject: Coronavirus New Measures TO DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Ministry of Health and Coronavirus Science in order to manage the risk of the coronavirus (Covid19) epidemic in terms of public health and public order, to ensure social isolation, to protect the physical distance and to control the rate of disease spread. The proposals of the Council have been implemented by taking many precautionary decisions in line with the instructions of our President. It is seen that the spread / transmission of the coronavirus epidemic, which has affected the whole world in 2020, has recently increased in all countries. It is observed that there is a very serious increase in the course of the epidemic, especially in countries on the European continent, and many new precautionary decisions have been taken within the scope of combating the epidemic. In addition to the cleaning, mask and distance rules, which are the basic principles of the controlled social life period in our country, as well as the course of the epidemic and possible risks, the rules and measures to be followed for all areas of life are determined. In this context, in line with the decisions taken in the Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of our President on 17.11.2020, whoch will be applicable from 20:00 on Friday, 20.11.2020; 1. Shopping malls, markets, barbershops, hairdressers and beauty centers will only be able to serve our citizens between 10:00 and 20:00. 2. Food and beverage places such as restaurants, diners, patisseries, cafes and cafetaria may be open between 10:00 and 20:00 only to provide take-away or take-away service. The restaurant, restaurant or online food order companies will only be able to provide package service after 20:00 by phone or online order. Food and beverage places located on the side of intercity highways and serving vehicles for intercity public transportation or logistics purposes, provided that they are determined individually by the Provincial / District General Hygiene Boards and are not located in the residential area, will be exempted from the restrictions. 3. Until 31.12.2020, the activities of cinema halls and until a new decision is taken, coffeehouse, coffee house, rural gardens, internet cafe / lounges, electronic game lounges, billiard lounge, clubs and tea gardens and synthetic pitches will be stopped. The implementation of hookah lounges, whose activities were suspended before, will be continued. 4. In all our provinces, citizens aged 65 and over will be able to go out between 10:00 and 13:00 during the day, and citizens under 20 (born on 01.01.2001 and after) between 13:00 and 16:00 during the day. Except for employees who submit a work / SGK record, etc. document showing their workplaces and their conditions), citizens of the specified age groups will be restricted from going out to the streets outside these hours. 5. Until a new decision is made, the curfew will be restricted on weekends, except from 10:00 to 20:00. Production, manufacturing and supply chains are exempt from this restriction. In this regard, the first curfew will be from 20:00 on Saturday, November 21 until 10:00 on Sunday, November 22; and from 20:00 on Sunday, November 22 until 05:00 on Monday, November 23. In the following weekends, the implementation will continue as stated above until a new decision is taken. In order to minimize the effect of curfew on daily life; 5.1 WORKPLACE, BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONS TO BE OPEN a) Workplaces that carry out activities related to the production, transportation and sales of drugs, medical devices, medical masks and disinfectants, b) Public and private health institutions and organizations, pharmacies, veterinary clinics and animal hospitals, c) Public institutions and organizations and enterprises required for the maintenance of compulsory public services (Airports, ports, border gates, customs, highways, nursing homes, elderly nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, Emergency Call Centers, AFAD Units, institutions / organizations that carry out disaster related work, Vefa Social Support Units, Migration Management, PTT etc.), ç) Large facilities and enterprises strategically operating in the natural gas, electricity and petroleum sectors (such as refinery and petrochemical facilities and thermal and natural gas cycle power plants), d) Companies engaged in domestic and international transportation (including export / import / transit passes) and logistics, e) Hotels and accommodation, f) Emergency construction, equipment, etc. to increase the capacity of health services. businesses / companies carrying out the activities, g) Animal shelters, animal farms and animal care centers, ğ) Production and manufacturing facilities, h) Newspaper, radio and television organizations, newspaper printing presses and newspaper distributors, ı) The number of fuel stations and tire repairers to be determined by the Governorships / District Governorships for settlement centers, one per 50,000 population and one for each 50 km on the intercity highway and if any, on the highway passing through the provincial borders (Fuel stations and tire to be open within the scope of this article repairers will be determined by lot method), i) Vegetable / fruit wholesale markets, 5.2 PERSONS WITH EXCEPTIONS a) Managers, officers or employees in the above mentioned "Workplaces, Businesses and Institutions to be Open", b) Those who are assigned to ensure public order and security (including private security officers), c) Emergency Call Centers, Vefa Social Support Units, Red Crescent, those who work in AFAD and within the scope of disaster, ç) Those who document that they will attend other central exams announced by ÖSYM (spouse, sibling, a companion from the mother or father) and exam attendants, d) Those who are in charge of burials (religious officials, hospital and municipal officials, etc.) and those who will attend the funerals of their first-degree relatives, e) Electricity, water, natural gas, telecommunication etc. Those who are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the transmission and infrastructure systems that should not be interrupted, f) Those who are involved in the transportation or logistics of products and / or materials (including cargo), domestic and international transportation, storage and related activities, g) Elderly nursing homes, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, children's homes, etc. social protection / care center employees, ğ) Employees at production and manufacturing facilities, h) Those who graze sheep and cattle, those who carry out beekeeping activities, i) Technical service employees provided that they document that they are out to provide service, i) Those who constantly wait for their workplaces during the hours / days their workplaces are closed, j) Personnel who will work on weekends to carry out public transportation, cleaning, solid waste, water and sewage, spraying, fire brigade and cemetery services of the municipalities, k) Those who have a mandatory health appointment (including blood and plasma donations to be made to the Red Crescent), l) Dormitory, hostel, construction site, etc. Those in charge of meeting the basic needs of those staying in public places, m) Employees who are at risk of leaving their workplaces due to occupational health and safety (workplace doctor, etc.), n) Veterinarians, o) Those with Special Needs such as autism, severe mental retardation, down syndrome and their parents / guardian or accompanying persons, ö) Members of the Animal Feeding Group established within the scope of our Circular No. 7486 dated 30.04.2020 and those who will feed street animals, p) Individuals working in the production, irrigation, processing, spraying, harvesting, marketing and transportation of plant and animal products, r) Those who go out to meet the compulsory needs of their pets, provided that it is limited to the front of their residence, s) Those who are in charge of the delivery service to homes within the hours when curfew is imposed, ş) Establish a personal relationship with their children within the framework of the court decision (on condition that they submit the court decision), t) Athletes, managers and other officials in sports competitions that can be played without an audience, u) Those who work in the intercity public transportation vehicles (plane, bus, train, ship, etc.) and the ticket, reservation code etc. that they will travel with these public transportation vehicles. by submitting and documenting, ü) Drivers and officers of urban public transportation vehicles (metrobus, metro, bus, minibus, taxi, etc.). 6.The practice of imposing a smoking ban in areas where there is or can be a density of our citizens such as main streets, streets, squares and public transportation stops, as specified in our Circular No. 18579 dated 11.11.2020, can be expanded by the Provincial / District General Hygiene Boards. 7. By the Provincial General Hygiene Boards, it will be ensured that all kinds of measures, especially increasing the number of trips, will be taken by local administrations to reduce the density of public transportation vehicles in the city and to ensure the sparseness in the voyages. 8. Within the framework of the principles regarding weddings and wedding ceremonies with our Circular dated 02.09.2020 and numbered 14210; Wedding ceremonies / celebrations must be carried out with the condition of observing mask, distance, cleaning rules, minimum participation and at least 20 minutes between each wedding ceremony, Wedding ceremonies are held in a maximum of one hour in the form of a wedding ceremony with seating arrangements, masks, distance and cleaning rules, In addition, within the framework of our Circular No. 12682 dated 30.07.2020, the full implementation of the provisions regarding collective condolence will continue. 9. It is essential that our citizens do not travel in the city or intercity with their private vehicles during the periods when the curfew is applied on weekends. But; Those who want to be discharged from the hospital where they are treated and return to their original residence, who have been referred with a doctor report and / or have a doctor's appointment / check, Those to attend the funeral of himself or his spouse, deceased first-degree relative or brother or to accompany the funeral transfer (maximum 4 people), Those who have come to the city they are in in the last 5 days but do not have a place to stay but want to return to their place of residence (those who submit their travel ticket, vehicle license plate, other documents showing their travel, information and information), Those who want to return to their settlements by completing military service, Those who have Private or public invitations to a daily contract Those released from penal execution institutions, Our citizens will be able to travel with their private vehicles on the EBAŞVURU and ALO 199 systems of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or directly to the Governorships / District Governorships, provided that they obtain permission from the Travel Permit Boards, in the presence of the above-mentioned situations. It is of vital importance for all our public officials, especially our Governors and District Governors, to focus on activities that increase social sensitivity to comply with the measures taken in the fight against the epidemic, and to continue making sacrifices altogether, as it has been until today, for us to overcome this process and to regain healthy days. In line with the principles stated above, in accordance with Articles 27 and 72 of the General Hygiene Law, the decisions of the Provincial / District General Hygiene Boards are taken urgently, no disruption in practice and unjust treatment is caused, the establishment of administrative action for those who do not comply with the decisions taken in accordance with the relevant articles of the Public Health Law and Regarding the initiation of necessary judicial proceedings within the scope of Article 195 of the Turkish Criminal Code regarding criminal behavior; — at Chiko Hookah Lounge.

Speech therapy is a type of treatment that helps people improve their speech, language, and communication skills. It’s done by trained professionals called speech-language pathologists (SLPs), often referred to as speech therapists. It helps with: • Pronunciation problems (e.g., saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit”) • Stuttering • Delayed speech in children • Trouble understanding or using language (aphasia) after a stroke or injury • Voice disorders (hoarseness, pitch problems) • Feeding and swallowing issues (often in children or after illness) Who might need it? • Children with speech delays or disorders • Adults after a stroke or brain injury • People with developmental conditions like autism • Anyone with difficulty speaking clearly or communicating effectively In short: speech therapy is like a gym for your mouth, brain, and ears — to get communication in shape!

Theory of Mind (ToM) is the ability to understand that other people have their own minds — with different thoughts, beliefs, feelings, intentions, and knowledge — which may be different from yours. In short: I know that you think, and I know that what you think may not be what I think. ⸻ In very simple words Theory of Mind is the skill that lets you: • Guess what someone else is thinking • Understand why they behaved a certain way • Realize that people can be wrong, confused, pretending, or hiding something ⸻ Simple everyday examples Example 1: Hidden object You put your phone on the table. You leave the room. Someone moves the phone into a drawer. When you come back: • You think the phone is on the table • They know it’s in the drawer Understanding this difference = Theory of Mind A baby or very young child often assumes: “If I know it, everyone knows it.” An adult with developed ToM knows: “Others may not know what I know.” ⸻ Example 2: Feelings Your friend smiles, but you notice they are quiet. Without Theory of Mind: • “They’re smiling, so they’re happy.” With Theory of Mind: • “They might be smiling, but feeling sad inside.” ⸻ Example 3: Business / leadership A leader with strong Theory of Mind asks: • “How will my team interpret this message?” • “What does this customer really want, not what I want?” A leader without it says: • “It’s obvious. Why don’t they understand?” ⸻ When does Theory of Mind develop? • Starts around age 3–5 • Continues developing through childhood • Becomes very sophisticated in adulthood Some people: • Develop it very strongly (great leaders, teachers, negotiators) • Struggle with it (can happen in autism, extreme stress, trauma, or poor social learning) ⸻ Why Theory of Mind is extremely important It affects: • ✅ Communication • ✅ Empathy • ✅ Teaching • ✅ Leadership • ✅ Negotiation • ✅ Parenting • ✅ Sales & marketing • ✅ Conflict resolution Without Theory of Mind: • People feel misunderstood • Arguments increase • Teaching fails • Leadership breaks ⸻ Theory of Mind vs Intelligence Very important point: You can be highly intelligent and still have weak Theory of Mind. Many geniuses struggle socially because: • They assume others think like them • They overestimate others’ understanding ⸻ Strong Theory of Mind sounds like: • “From their point of view…” • “They might be feeling…” • “What do they believe right now?” • “What information do they not have?”

Michelle Catanzaro writes Dear Rehan, Upon the current topics of religion on your wall, I have had many ask about my faith. This is how I best described to them my true feelings on the topic. RELIGIOUS VIEWS I believe there is one creator, I don't much care what anyone else calls their creator. So Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim/Christian, Muslim/Islam, I could go on, I don't care what they call their creator, I care only that they care about humanity and that they are respecting of others. Their choice in faith is not my concern it is only between them and their creator. If more people looked at religion this way we would have less hatred in this world. Each spiritual journey is individual and it is the highest form of partnership between oneself and the creator. No two journeys are the same nor should they be. We are all individuals walking on seperate journeys from seperate lands but all seek to do right for our creator no matter what name we use to call the creator of humankind. I do not consider myself Christian because I do not seek to name our creator. I accept everyone's name for our creator in their speaking of their spiritual journey. My religion is humanity and my church is the world my fellow parishioners are all humans of various faiths. I have been catholic, Methodist, Protestant, baptist, born again faith, my children went to early Jewish school, I have been episcopalian, naturalistic, I have even been involved in Native American spiritual worship, I have also learned of Buddhism through others, I have learned of Islam. Before I die I hope I get to sit in each religious organization and learn about how they view the creator. Then when my day is called to die I can show the creator that I have followed the spiritual journey I was guided on by our creator and here are my findings. Then and only then will i know if my spiritual journey was fulfilled. What I am saying is I learned the way of those above fellow parishioners of that various faith, just as I am learning of Muslims fellow parishioners of Islam, just as I learn from Jewish fellow parishioners. You see my church is the world...,, it cares not what faith my fellow parishioners are, it still looks to humanity and one creator to guide me! I have never been sure of anything in my life except I know on my sons grave that my spiritual journey is right for me! I am on right path as I accept Allah in the same way I accept God under ONE creator for which I name humanity! My son died in April 2010 when Our creator in nature produced a microburst windstorm come through the valley we were in and a tree fell over and hit my sons chest. You see I have been to places no religious book can take me. I listen and am guided by the signs I receive in everyday life. It is why I am so close with the creator. I know that our Creator was keeping my son protected from a future pain. Perhaps watching 3 grandparents die from cancer? I don't know the reason but I do know our creator guided me to think this way in my spiritual journey. Our creator guided me to always believe that even in tragedy you can do good. I donated my sons body for tissue bone and eye transplants as well as skin. His brain is at medical center as part of a global gnome project to help cure autism,seizures,cancer,diabetes,Hirschsprung's disease as well as others. His death has given others life. That is highest form of humanity I can see. This is why my religion is not of one faith but of many parishioners I learned from along the way from various faiths all working towards betterment of humanity.

#Autism ! Meet Asif Mohammad and Rehana Asif and Mustafa Asif , Mahmood Mohammed,

This is Shumaila Babar, founder at early interventions Her Goal is to increase awareness regarding mental health services and make it more accessible to everyone. She has been working on this since past many years and have worked with many reputable organisations such as Kazim Trust and Pakistan Autism Center. #autism #autismawareness

Asif Mohammad wants to meet other parents, with children who have autism ! Do you know anyone ?