This new study, published in eLife, confirms that novelty and variety are important factors of environmental enrichment. In that study mice who continued to engage in new ways with their environment showed significant structural differences, compared to the ones who showed signs of habituation to their environment.
The simplest solution to relieving stress and exhaustion is having a spa day. You surround yourself with good music, nice scents, and in a less busy environment. Many of Mendability’s protocols act like a spa day for the brain.
We know that trying out a new therapy program is a big decision. So, how about a free trial in one of the following areas? Handling transitions, Sleep and bedtime, Stimming, Sensory processing, Speech development, Understanding instructions?
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.
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.
Sensory Enrichment Therapy™ is designed to enhance everything you are already doing. This article has been designed to help you realize how you can reach your goals and still have time for everything else that matters. Continue reading for 6 recommendations that will help you maximize the time your spend with your child.
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.
Scientific American™ reviews the pilot study of Sensory Enrichment Therapy that activates the mechanisms of brain plasticity to treat autism.
A review of a study published in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience[1]. People used to think that past a certain age, you could not change the way
Summer has arrived! While fun and exciting for many, this season can bring more stress and anxiety for kids on the autism spectrum. The freedom,