Imagine living in a body where nothing is predictable. Day and night come and go without much recognition or seem to be an unidentifiable background seen which is barely noticeable. The world that is seen, heard and or felt is so unpredictable and uncontrolled that soiling oneself goes completely unnoticed. What must it be like… Read more »
Month: September 2011
Autistic Individuals and community
Imagine a group of individuals coming together, some flapping their arms, others chaotically running back and forth, and yet others screaming. All of them together in one room. No-one in the group acknowledging that any other individual exists besides themselves. Suddenly, someone who appears to look like a telephone operator walks into… Read more »
Behavioral Health
“All Behavior springs from a reason, and all behavior is communication,” Temple Grandin Phd. I ran across this quote in the book Insights into Sensory Issues for Professionals by Kathleen Morris. I love this quote, not only for the autistic community, but also for children in general. Firstly, I have found when an autistic child comes in clapping… Read more »