www.aleebh.comThough each and every person who receives anautism diagnosis experiences autism differently,there are often symptoms that overlap witheach other and are experienced by a vastnumber of people.How To Help Your ChildWith Autism Deal WithSensory Issues
Sensory regulation refers to the way in which werespond to certain stimuli. This could includesensitivity to:What is Sensory Regulation?Sight (Specific colors or levels of brightness)Touch (Certain textures or materials)Taste (The taste, or texture of certain foods)Sound (Specific sounds or levels of volumes)Temperature (Heat, or the cold)
HypersensitiveGenerally, a hypersensitive response refers to anoveractive response to certain stimuli – wherein thechild will make their displeasure clear and activelyavoid that object in the future.HyposensitiveA hyposensitive response often refers to anunder-reaction, or perhaps more succinctly, a lackof reaction to certain stimuli.
Thankfully, there are various steps you can taketo help your child address (and combat) theirsensory issues.Here are some great examples to get themstarted.How can I help my childwork through sensoryissues?
Dealing with HypersensitivityFind the cause of their discomfort, and try tofigure out exactly what makes it uncomfortablefor them.Where possible, avoid situations where you knowyour child will feel overstimulated.Use arts and crafts to introduce new textures toyour child gradually.Find ways to help them remain calm if they feeloverstimulated or oversensitive.
Dealing with Hyposensitivity.If your child deals with hyposensitivity thatresults in lower body awareness, it may meanthat they struggle with balance and coordination.Help them gain a deeper awareness of what ishappening around them by focusing on groundtechniques.At Alee Behavioral, we have years of experience working withchildren with autism and related disorders, helping them reachtheir full potential. We offer a range of specialized therapyservices, from speech therapy to applied behavioral analysis,that can help them adjust to any issues they may be facing –whether that means sensory regulation or processing change.
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