Sensory Integration for Autistic Children: What is the Proprioception System?
The body sense that helps children learn how to move and governs their spatial relationship to objects is the proprioceptive sensory system. …
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Characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome in Girls: Gender Differences and Diagnostic Challenges
Girls who have Asperger’s syndrome often display symptoms that differ from those observed in boys with the disorder. As a result, accurate …
Continue ReadingDysfunction in Sensory Integration: How to Promote Fine-Motor Skills
Children with a Sensory Processing Disorder may have decreased muscle tone, body awareness and sensory defensiveness that impacts hand skills. A …
Continue ReadingPromoting Visual-Perceptual Skills in Children With Sensory Processing Disorders
Occupational therapists design sensory diets that help children to organize sensory stimulation such as movement and touch. This enables children to …
Continue ReadingAsperger Syndrome Treatments: Help Students with Social Skills
Students with Asperger Syndrome are often very bright and have above average verbal skills for their age. However, socializing and working with their …
Continue ReadingSocial Stories: Examples and Tips for Teaching Asperger Students
Chidlren with Asperger’s Disorder are often perplexed when it comes to picking up social cues. Social stories can help to teach these skills in …
Continue ReadingTips for Communicating With Autistic Children
Though autism affects the communication skills of the autistic person, there are methods to adapt to this issue. This article explores some of the …
Continue ReadingUsing Technology for Communication in Autism: Things to Think About
Autistic children often have problems with verbal communication. There are a number of solutions involving technology to communicate with children …
Continue ReadingHyperacusis: Hearing Impairments in School Aged Children
Imagine if everyday sounds that others hardly noticed, sounded so loud to you that they caused physical pain. This is what it would be like to have …
Continue ReadingGross Motor Development for Preschoolers with Aspergers
Children with Aspergers Syndrome are often challenged with poor gross motor coordination skills. Preschoolers with Aspergers Syndrome may have …
Continue ReadingTeaching Math to Students with ADHD
A student with ADHD often has a difficult time focusing in the classroom. Staying on task during math assignments can be particularly difficult for …
Continue ReadingTransitions for Asperger's Children in the Classroom: Strategies For Teachers
Asperger’s syndrome is a disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Students who have this syndrome are prone to intense anxiety due to …
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