Sensory Enrichment Therapy Articles

Autism activities: The benefits of downtime for children with autism

January 28, 2016

Looking for worthwhile activities for your autistic child during his free time? Read about the research pointing to the benefits of downtime and unguided discovery.

Why do kids with autism stim? Links to anxiety, sensory processing

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January 20, 2016

Stimming usually involves repetitive behaviors, motions or sounds. This article outlines research pointing at anxiety and sensory processing as root causes.

5 Visual Processing Problems and Holiday Crowd Anxiety with autism

Five visual processing problems and crowd anxiety

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December 11, 2015

Because of visual processing problems, crowded public places can easily overload individuals with autism, making them feel stressed and anxious, resulting in a meltdown. In today’s article we outline five of these aspects of visual processing that you may not have thought of.

Autism and fussy eaters: how to help them overcome their sensory problems

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November 18, 2015

5 protocols we recommend to help your fussy eater open up to a larger selection of foods. Sensory Enrichment Therapy have helped many autistic persons overcome the sensory issues that prevented them from being able to enjoy a variety of foods.

4 Simple Tests to Check 1 Autism Warning Signs - Eye Tracking

Four simple tests for early warning signs of autism: eye contact and tracking

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November 2, 2015

Parents want to know as early as possible if their child has autism, especially if they already have a child with autism.With some training, you can play an active partnership role with your family doctor or pediatrician to observe and record your child’s development.Included in this article, you will find 4 simple tests you can do at home when your child is as young as 2 months old.

Temple Grandin Discusses Sensory Enrichment Therapy for Autism Clinical Trials

Grandin discusses clinical trials

October 21, 2015

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.

Asperger's Meltdowns and Feel-GoodNeurotransmitter Serotonin

Asperger’s, meltdowns, and the feel-good neurotransmitter

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October 21, 2015

Anxiety levels and meltdowns in Asperger's are shown to be linked to abnormalities in brain Serotonin levels. Sensory Enrichment Therapy can help as an autism treatment. Here's an example of an exercise.

How to reduce anxiety symtpoms at school and home child for your with autism

How to reduce anxiety symptoms at school and home for your child with autism

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September 10, 2015

School is often a loud and busy place with many transitions. Here are some ideas that may help you to reduce your child’s anxiety at school.

Kids with autism have a narrower functional field of view

Narrow field of view in individuals with autism may contribute to social difficulties

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August 18, 2015

In July 2015, a new study revealed that children and adults with autism have a much more narrow functional field of view than their neurotypical peers. Instead of being able to process an image that is 8.57° from the focal point, individuals with autism were only able to process an image within 6.62°, which is a statistically significant difference.

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