Sensory Enrichment Therapy Articles

Fathers and Autism - 2 things dads do better than moms

June 14, 2018

Fathers play a vital role in the development of their children with or without developmental disorders such as autism, and science is there to prove it.

Give your child periods of silence. Their brain will thank you for it.

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April 21, 2018

Science shows that silence is good for you. Researchers did experiments with animals and found that exposure to silence prompted cell development in the brain. This article includes some practical suggestions and answers to frequently asked questions.

Temple Grandin Discusses Sensory Enrichment Therapy for Autism Clinical Trials

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November 1, 2017

Sensory Enrichment Therapy is an evidence-based, patent-pending treatment that uses sensory experiences to enable the brain to reduce the symptoms of autism. The treatment involves sensorimotor exercises that stimulate concurrently two or more senses such as olfactory, tactile, visual, balance, motor systems, etc.

Open Letter: Daily Habit to Boost Brain Health, and it's not a brain teaser

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September 7, 2017

There is a solution for brain health. But there is a problem. This solution doesn’t look or feel like the solution you may have expected. In the middle of the sea of options and information, it is going unnoticed because of what the solution is, and who is delivering it.

How to make sure your child with autism drinks enough water

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August 21, 2017

Children generally need help to make sure that they stay hydrated when the temperature rises, and children with special needs may require extra help. Not enough water may lead to discomfort and even serious physical distress. We are going to share some recommendations in this article about helping children to stay hydrated and why they need your help.

New 'Freemium' Online Mental Health Treatment Program Offers Response to Medicaid Concerns

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August 8, 2017

Increased financial burden on families, insurance, and governments for the costs associated with treating mental health issues has prompted Mendability, a company delivering a unique treatment therapy, to offer its renowned program free online.

AUTISM-Decrease anxiety in the waiting room

How to make the waiting room a good place for children with ADHD, autism and sensory needs

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April 24, 2017

Ideas to help decrease anxiety and increase focus in children with autism and ADHD as they prepare for your next therapy session in the waiting room.

Six simple lesson ideas for your child with autism - from a homeschooling mom

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February 27, 2017

Whatever your child’s needs are, it’s important to address them in their lesson plan and understand that many children on the autism spectrum require repetition and order to understand a concept.

Tactile defensiveness: how to do sensory enriched touch

February 22, 2017

In this article we will review strategies that help individuals with tactile defensiveness, as well as other sensory processing issues related to touch, so that they can also implement touch exercises, and reap the benefits of an increase in brain plasticity.