Symptoms of autism, hand flapping, unusual sounds, toe walking are just some of them. What are they all about and what are we to do about them? I must once again refer to my previous blogging quote by Temple Grandin,”All behavior springs from a reason, and all behavior is communication.” What are we to do… Read more »
Category: Developmental Health & Agency
Treatment of Autism
In the treatment of autism,or really, the progress of any individual, there is something we all must remember. Progress is never a direct line forward. Specifically with autism, there must always be a careful watch on our own expectations of progress. We must always remember the individual and realize we need to see progress as… Read more »
Self Regulation, Music Therapy and an Autistic Child?
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 »
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 »