Research summaries for autism therapy: environment

definition of environment: All parts that make up an area surrounding something. Environment can include the environment outside, such as the air, ground, plants, and other parts of the outdoors. Environment can also refer to things inside, such as a classroom environment that includes teachers, other children, and books.
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Early Experience Determines How the Senses Will Interact, Summarized Sep 25, 2006

This research article demonstrates that the ability to synthesize multisensory information develops gradually over time and requires a great deal of sensory experience. The different senses have evolved to work together to exponentially contribute information about one's environment. Earlier research suggested that the development of sensory integration requires multisensory experiences that are close in time and/or space. This research article describes an experiment with animals that advanced the scientific understanding of the biological process of multisensory integration.... Read more...

Occupational Therapy Using a Sensory Integrative Approach for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Summarized Sep 25, 2006

This article provides an overview of sensory integration therapy as it is used by occupational therapists.... In this way the occupational therapist guides the child through challenging and fun activities that are designed to stimulate and integrate sensory systems. All of this occurs in a therapeutic environment that taps into the childâ??s drive to play.... Read more...

Speech-Language Pathologists' Roles in the Delivery of Positive Behavior Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Summarized Sep 21, 2006

Increasingly, visual schedules are being used to help children with autism who exhibit problem behavior. According to the authors, the primary purpose of a visual schedule is to “provide the individual with a way to predict or understand upcoming events in order to reduce problem behavior and increase independence.” The article provides specific examples of visual schedules and describes concretely how the visual schedules can be used. It also describes how a visual schedule can accomplish the dual purpose of providing the child with information about upcoming activities, as well as an appropriate format for teacher attention.... Read more...

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Synonyms for environment include: ecological variation
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