Autism Therapy: autism

definition of autism: Neurodevelopmental brain disorder that is characterized by deficits in social interactions and ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal). People with autism often have atypical patterns of interest or behavior. The term “autism” is commonly used as a general term to include several disorders that fall under the category of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) which are sometimes also called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD).

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Effects of Modified Milieu Therapy Intervention on the Social Communicative Behaviors of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
J Autism Dev Disord, by Mancil, GR, Conroy MA, and Haydon TF, published in 2009, summarized Nov 11, 2010

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques can be combined to help children replace aberrant behavior with functional communication skills.

The purpose of this study was to see if two therapies (milieu therapy and functional communication training) could be combined to help children replace bad behavior with language. The authors measured increased communication skills, decreased use of prompts, and decreased bad behavior in three young children with autism at home and in the classroom. They found that prompts decreased with the therapy. Communication increased and bad behavior decreased to almost zero with therapy. All of these skills were generalized to untrained settings and persons.


Gastrointestinal Symptoms in a Sample of Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
J Autism Dev Disord, by , published in 2009, summarized Nov 4, 2010

Children’s GI problems appear less likely to respond to autism treatment and therefore GI symptoms may need to be considered and treated when creating a treatment plan for a child with autism.

The purpose of this study was to study the GI problems in a large sample of children with autism. The authors studied 172 children who entered two large-scale autism drug therapy trials. The groups (GI problems and no GI problems) were the same with regards to sex, race, special education placement, and family background. It seemed that those children who had more GI problems also had more behavioral problems. Children with autism and GI problems also had more social problems than children without GI problems.


Comprehensive Synthesis of Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism Based on the UCLA Young Autism Project Model
J Autism Dev Disord, by Reichow, B., and Wolery M., published in 2009, summarized Nov 2, 2010

Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) may be an effective intervention for some children with autism.

EIBI is based on applied behavior analysis. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the research on early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI) for children with autism. This review describes only a small number of effects from the small number of studies on EIBI. The findings from the EIBI research were mixed. It seems that the best results on IQ change might be seen when staff were trained using the UCLA model, intervention happened for a long time per session, and the total hours of therapy were high.


A Classroom-Based Antecedent Intervention Reduces Obsessive–Repetitive Behavior in an Adolescent with Autism
Clinical Case Studies, by Sigafoos, J., Green VA, Payne D., O’Reilly MF, and Lancioni GE, published in 2009, summarized Oct 28, 2010

Providing leisure activities may distract children with autism from long-terms habits of obsessively rearranging objects.

Many people with autism insist on sameness and do not like change. This case study was aimed at seeing if structured leisure time would help a student (15-year-old boy) with autism to spend less time moving the objects on his desk. This treatment approach was an antecedent intervention that gave the student a chance to do his behavior at a time when it was okay with the teacher. The treatment approach reduced obsessive-compulsive behavior and also caused the child to be more social in the classroom. The authors suggested that this treatment approach may be helpful for children with autism and repetitive behaviors.


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The Sage Colleges Offer a Degree for Students with Autism

May 23, 2012

The Sage Colleges in New York are offering a BS in Computer Science and Networking for students with autism. The program, “Achieve Degree", is a non-traditional 4-year degree. Each student has a mentor who helps him through the online courses – whether the student opts to watch, read the transcript, or listen to the lessons. Kevin Stoner, who works with the students, explained, “Depending on their learning modality, they can adapt this to what works best for them.” A student at the first-of-its-kind program in the country said, “Finally someone is teaching the way my brain works”.

Read original article: New Degree for Students with Autism Offered at The Sage Colleges


See Beneath Helps Kids with Autism Reach Milestones in Social Skills and Communication

May 22, 2012

See Beneath is a San Diego organization focused on helping parents help their kids with autism improve social and communication skills. Gerin Gaskin and Jim Turner, both employed at UCSD Autism Intervention Research Program, and Casey Hoffman, a project manager for a number of start-up non-profits collaborated on a sea-themed animation project for kids with autism. Aiko and Egor is a short film based on imitation skills; Aiko is a whale, while Egor is a blowfish. There is also Wade the seahorse, who likes to play with friends. And, Lydia is a motherly clam who encourages all the characters to explore their environment. The goal is to have six more episodes that focus on various social and communication skills, such as sharing, turn-taking, and academic skills.

Read original article: See Beneath Inc. Helps Children with Autism Reach Communication Milestones


Is Bal-A-Vis-X a Potential Therapy for Autism?

May 21, 2012

Bill Hubert, an English teacher in Kansas, has created a series of 300 balance, auditory, and visual exercises – Bal-A-Vis-X. In the article from the NewStraitsTimes in Malaysia, the reporter explains how Bal-A-Vis-X works with kids with autism and other learning difficulties. She interviews parents and teachers who have tried the process. Bal-A-Vis-X exercises use sandbags or racquet balls to improve upon a child’s natural rhythm and balance, by focusing on touch, sound, and sight. The rhythm of exercises is steady and increases in complexity. Hasanah Hassan, a Malaysian kinesiologist, explained, “Two children partner each other. Here they learn to coordinate the hands and feet movements while watching the sandbags being passed from one to another. We start with a pattern that ensures success because that will result in good self-esteem and the desire to do more.” Any teacher or parent can be trained in the Bal-A-Vis-X program.

Read original article: Bounce Balls and Toss Sandbags for Better Grades


Some Kids with Autism May Suffer from Cyber Addiction

May 18, 2012

iPads and video interaction has provided a means for children with autism to communicate; it may also have provided addictive behavior. Christopher Mulligan founded Groupworks West, which provides assistance when people with autism show a susceptibility to addiction to the Internet and video stimulation. He has found parents who used the technology because it helped their kids communicate, but found it also lessens their social interaction with other people. Mulligan explained one reason for increased dependence on technology, “One of the first things cut were all recreational services including summer camp. They had horseback riding, swimming – wonderful services – and cutting summer camp funding really added a lot of stress to parents. Almost all of the families I help are families where both parents are working.” The kids’ only means of stimulation and interaction are through the Internet.

Read original article: Autistic Teens and Children Struggle with Cyber Addiction


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Re autism -Ayurvedic treatment

May 21, 2012 by Anonymous

Drear Dr Prasad,

Do you still treat autistic children?

 

Shubha


A wonderful opportunity and resource for your ASD children and their families

Apr 9, 2012 by HorsesHelpHeartsHeal

Unique Oppertunity NDAR Study

New research for alternative therapies for ASD children and their families. Allowing us to observe your family and your child in an setting that is safe and ASD friendly FREE to families in need and be a part of a National study that gathers research data on non-traditional therapies. We are offering a chance in a lifetime. Dr Annabel Agee PhD,  and Equine Specialist, Lisenced reflexologist, and 20 yr counselor and alternative health, and child advocate will be accepting applications for ASD families to be a part of our National Study to provide data for NDAR. National Data for Autistic Reasearch. For coming to us and allowing us to document progress as we utilize exposure to a very calm very grounding expreience and interaction with trained equine therapy horses, you will be a part of an elite study which will hopefully be extremely valuable data for research on the effectiveness of alternative therapies for ASD children. What makes us really unique is that we aslo will be working with the entire family as a unit not just the child. 

We are Horses Help Hearts Heal 

Dr Annabel Agee Phd, LPC, NCC, MHSP, 
 
Melissa Blaque, RCR, LRT, EALS, ES, DVLA, CASA
for more information please call: 865-206-7947 or 865-208-9555


A wonderful opportunity and resource for your ASD children and their families

Apr 9, 2012 by HorsesHelpHeartsHeal

Unique Oppertunity NDAR Study

New research for alternative therapies for ASD children and their families. Allowing us to observe your family and your child in an setting that is safe and ASD friendly FREE to families in need and be a part of a National study that gathers research data on non-traditional therapies. We are offering a chance in a lifetime. Dr Annabel Agee PhD,  and Equine Specialist, Lisenced reflexologist, and 20 yr counselor and alternative health, and child advocate will be accepting applications for ASD families to be a part of our National Study to provide data for NDAR. National Data for Autistic Reasearch. For coming to us and allowing us to document progress as we utilize exposure to a very calm very grounding expreience and interaction with trained equine therapy horses, you will be a part of an elite study which will hopefully be extremely valuable data for research on the effectiveness of alternative therapies for ASD children. What makes us really unique is that we aslo will be working with the entire family as a unit not just the child. 

We are Horses Help Hearts Heal 

Dr Annabel Agee Phd, LPC, NCC, MHSP, 
 

Melissa Blaque, RCR, LRT, EALS, ES, DVLA, CASA
for more information please call: 865-206-7947 or 865-208-9555


ONWEIGHTED AND COMPRESSION VESTS FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM

Mar 12, 2012 by Anonymous

 


MY SON IS 5 YEARS OLD AND HE GETS VERY NERVOUS AND STRESSED OUT SO I GOT A WEIGHTED COMPRESSION VEST WHICH IS MORE THAN JUST WEIGHTED IT IS ALSO COMPRESSION TO MAKE CHILD FEEL LOVED OR AS THOUGH HE IS GETTING A HUG .


MY THERAPIST DIRECTED ME TO A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF WEIGHTED COMPRESSION VESTS AND THE RESULTS ARE REMARKABLE TO SAY THE LEAST. WHEN WE PUT THE VEST ON HIM HE BECOMES CALM RELAXED AND MUCH BETTER -


I THINK THAT THIS VEST WHICH IS VERY SLEEK LOOKING SO HE CAN WEAR IT AT SCHOOL IS REALLY GREAT SEE VESTS


HTTP://WEIGHTEDVESTFORAUTISTICCHILDREN.COM


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