Autism activities: The benefits of downtime for children with autism
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.
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Asperger’s, meltdowns, and the feel-good neurotransmitter
/0 Comments/in Anxiety, Mood, Sensory Processing /by MendabilityAnxiety 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.
Good music improves speech therapy for people with autism and Asperger’s
/0 Comments/in Sensory Processing, Speech /by MendabilitySeveral recent studies have concluded that children with autism, severely non verbal or partially verbal improve in both cognition and language when exposed to pleasant music, which has great implications for the development of speech therapy. Music also increases their attention and focus.
Strategies to handle your child’s anxiety during the summer
/4 Comments/in Anxiety, Behavior, Mood /by MendabilitySome parents see an increase in their child’s anxiety during the summer. It can be exhausting for parents to convince their child that everyday tasks are not the enemy. Studies show that nearly 40% of children and adolescents with autism have clinically elevated levels of anxiety, or at least one anxiety disorder (1). It is no […]
A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response
/1 Comment/in General /by MendabilityDr. Michael Meaney’s research turns the old nature-versus-nurture debate on its head. His work shows that a mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response.
Three sensory enrichment techniques to help your child with autism cope with tragedy
/0 Comments/in General /by MendabilityTragedy may hit anyone, anywhere at some point in life and this article is about three techniques to help your child with autism recover after a tragedy.
Relaxation Technique: nature slideshow with beautiful music and mountains.
/0 Comments/in General /by MendabilityMultisensory therapy is all about doing short, gentle sensory exercises that help the brain. It’s not about repeating things over and over for hours, hoping that somehow the skill will be acquired. It’s about boosting the parts of the brain that can learn the skill naturally. In this case, the slideshow is designed for children […]
Soothing Slideshow – Rays of Light
/0 Comments/in General /by MendabilityYou have heard this from us many times, one of the most effective relaxation techniques for your mind is to listen to soft music while watching something beautiful. My wife commented to me today how convenient she found these slideshows that I have been producing and so it made me want to do another one. […]
The magic carpet to help your child with tactile defensiveness
/6 Comments/in Fine Motor, General, Sensory Enrichment, Speech /by MendabilityChildren on the autism spectrum usually have difficulties with the sense of touch, or tactile defensiveness. This may lead to rituals or aversions in clothing, food, flooring.
Anxiety checklist: How do I know if my child has an anxiety problem?
/41 Comments/in Anxiety, Autism Therapy, General /by MendabilityThe following check list can help you observe your child and recognize anxiety. If you recognize with certainty at least five of those traits, you need to help your child:
