Research summaries for autism therapy: face processing therapy

definition of face processing therapy: Use of a computer program that teaches skills for interpreting facial expressions and processing facial cues.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children, Summarized Feb 12, 2010

Early diagnosis of autism may lead to effective early intervention.

This review article gives an overview of diagnosis, testing, and therapy options for children with autism.... Therapists and physicians may also consider that parents face more stress when faced with an autism diagnosis for their child and suggest family therapy for the parents.

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The Impact of Children with High-Functioning Autism on Parental Stress, Sibling Adjustment, and Family Functioning, Summarized Feb 8, 2010

Family therapy may help with the stress that comes from parenting a child with high-functioning autism.

This study included parents of 15 children with high-functioning autism and parents of 15 matched normally-developing children (controls).... The authors said that parents of children with high-functioning autism may face more stress than parents of normally-developing children. Family functioning may also be strained.... Read more...

Shared Minds: Effects of a Mother’s Imitation of Her Child on the Mother-Child Interaction, Summarized Dec 25, 2009

Mothers who imitate their child with autism may help teach nonverbal social skills and feel more positive about their relationship with their children.

This case report describes a therapy approach where the mother imitated her 21-month-old child with autism.... For the next two months, she imitated her child’s facial expressions and sounds during play. For the last two months, the mother stopped imitating and was responsive during play.... Read more...

Investigating the Use of Packing Therapy in Adolescents with Catatonia: A Retrospective Study, Summarized Nov 30, 2009

Packing therapy may be helpful for people with autism who also have catatonia.

Catatonia is a condition that may include rigid muscles, and little or no response to other people.... The occupational therapist wraps the entire body of the child in damp cloths, leaving the head and face unwrapped. The therapist encourages the client to talk about what they are feeling while wrapped.... Read more...

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Synonyms for face processing therapy include: face, face training program, face training therapy, facial cues, facial expression, facial expressions, facial gestures
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