http://autism.healingthresholds.com/therapy/replicate/feed en http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/hearts-hands-horses-equine-therapy-program-help-kids-autism <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Lori Sullivan is an <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/occupational-therapy-ot"><cite title="definition of occupational therapy (OT): Type of therapy that focuses on helping people with autism learn functional physical skills that involve using their muscles. These skills may include writing, riding a bike, or catching a ball. Occupational therapists may also provide sensory integration therapy to children with autism and/or sensory integration disorder.">occupational therapist</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title="definition of sensory integration: Neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory integration</cite></a> specialist who has worked with horses and children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="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).">autism</cite></a> for 10 years.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Lori Sullivan is an <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/occupational-therapy-ot"><cite title="definition of occupational therapy (OT): Type of therapy that focuses on helping people with autism learn functional physical skills that involve using their muscles. These skills may include writing, riding a bike, or catching a ball. Occupational therapists may also provide sensory integration therapy to children with autism and/or sensory integration disorder.">occupational therapist</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title="definition of sensory integration: Neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory integration</cite></a> specialist who has worked with horses and children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="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).">autism</cite></a> for 10 years; she founded <a href="http://www.vthippotherapy.com/">Hearts, Hands &amp; Horses</a> in 2004. She has found that <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/equine-therapy"><cite title="definition of equine therapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Specially-trained therapists work with the individual and the horse. Equine therapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Equine therapy may be either therapeutic horseback riding or hippotherapy.">equine therapy</cite></a> “helps with the way the brain responds to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a>. It’s a multi-dimensional <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a> that you can get with a horse but can’t <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/replicate"><cite title="definition of replicate: To repeat or copy. In science, replicate means to conduct a scientific experiment or study more than once to determine whether the results are the same each time. ">replicate</cite></a> with a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/swing"><cite title="definition of swing: A swing is a piece of equipment that provides a sensory and movement experience – swinging. Swings may move in all directions, including circles. Many children with autism find that the motion of swinging is soothing and relaxing.">swing</cite></a> or a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> ball.” The Vermont-based center operates out of Destiny Morgan Farm in Colchester and Lori has made it her mission to bring <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">horseback riding</cite></a> to the forefront of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapies</cite></a> for kids with disabilities.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-news-orig"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Original Article:&nbsp;</div> <a href="http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100424/NEWS02/100423025/Burlington-woman-uses-horse-powered-therapy">Burlington Woman Uses Horse-Powered Therapy</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Lori Sullivan is an <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/occupational-therapy-ot"><cite title="definition of occupational therapy (OT): Type of therapy that focuses on helping people with autism learn functional physical skills that involve using their muscles. These skills may include writing, riding a bike, or catching a ball. Occupational therapists may also provide sensory integration therapy to children with autism and/or sensory integration disorder.">occupational therapist</cite></a> and <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/sensory-integration"><cite title="definition of sensory integration: Neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment. Sensory integration makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment. Children with autism are believed to have difficulties integrating sensory information. One program, the Bolles Sensory Learning Program, uses stimulation of visual (visual integration training), auditory, and vestibular (balance) senses to help improve sensory issues.">sensory integration</cite></a> specialist who has worked with horses and children with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="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).">autism</cite></a> for 10 years; she founded <a href="http://www.vthippotherapy.com/">Hearts, Hands &amp; Horses</a> in 2004. She has found that <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/equine-therapy"><cite title="definition of equine therapy: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Specially-trained therapists work with the individual and the horse. Equine therapy may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Equine therapy may be either therapeutic horseback riding or hippotherapy.">equine therapy</cite></a> “helps with the way the brain responds to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a>. It’s a multi-dimensional <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/movement"><cite title="definition of movement: Movement is the motion of any body part, such as arms, toes, and head. Movement and motion occurs in developmental stages. For example, a child may sit up at six months of age, and take his first steps at around 12 months of age. Movement can be gross motor, which include walking, crawling, or jumping or fine motor, which include playing video games or a musical instrument.">movement</cite></a> that you can get with a horse but can’t <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/replicate"><cite title="definition of replicate: To repeat or copy. In science, replicate means to conduct a scientific experiment or study more than once to determine whether the results are the same each time. ">replicate</cite></a> with a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/swing"><cite title="definition of swing: A swing is a piece of equipment that provides a sensory and movement experience – swinging. Swings may move in all directions, including circles. Many children with autism find that the motion of swinging is soothing and relaxing.">swing</cite></a> or a <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapy</cite></a> ball.” The Vermont-based center operates out of Destiny Morgan Farm in Colchester and Lori has made it her mission to bring <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapeutic-horseback-riding"><cite title="definition of therapeutic horseback riding: Therapy that involves individuals interacting with and riding on horses. Therapeutic horseback riding may be beneficial to people with a variety of special needs, including children with autism. Therapeutic Horseback riding can encompass many different disciplines and is a recreational lesson that can be used for social, educational or other reasons.">horseback riding</cite></a> to the forefront of <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/therapy"><cite title="definition of therapy: Intervention intended to help people with autism improve their health and behaviors. Therapy usually implies repeated sessions of treatments or activities. For example, speech therapy involves repeated visits with a trained therapist (or specialist) who works with the child to improve speech.">therapies</cite></a> for kids with disabilities.</p> autism equine therapy movement occupational therapy (OT) read replicate sensory integration swing therapeutic horseback riding therapist therapy Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000 scottie 56302 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com http://autism.healingthresholds.com/news/can-toys-read-brain-waves-help-kids-autism <div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser"> <div class="field-label">Teaser:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/toy"><cite title="definition of toy: Any object that is used for play. Toys can be made specifically for play or objects can be used as representation. For example, folded paper can be used to make a toy plane. Materials that make toys can be hard like blocks to stack or soft like a stuffed animal. Toys bring enjoyment and comfort.">Toys</cite></a> with brain wave <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">reading</cite></a> capabilities are ready to debut this year. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/toy"><cite title="definition of toy: Any object that is used for play. Toys can be made specifically for play or objects can be used as representation. For example, folded paper can be used to make a toy plane. Materials that make toys can be hard like blocks to stack or soft like a stuffed animal. Toys bring enjoyment and comfort.">Toys</cite></a> with brain wave <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">reading</cite></a> capabilities are ready to debut this year. They use biofeedback to focus the mind on the game at hand. Advocates of these <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/toy"><cite title="definition of toy: Any object that is used for play. Toys can be made specifically for play or objects can be used as representation. For example, folded paper can be used to make a toy plane. Materials that make toys can be hard like blocks to stack or soft like a stuffed animal. Toys bring enjoyment and comfort.">toys</cite></a> believe they &quot;could boost mental focus and help kids with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd"><cite title="definition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD is a neurological disorder resulting in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD is not included in the autism spectrum disorders.">attention deficit</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hyperactivity"><cite title="definition of hyperactivity: A physical state of abnormal activity. Some research has shown that food additives may cause hyperactivity in children.">hyperactivity</cite></a> disorder (<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd"><cite title="definition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD is a neurological disorder resulting in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD is not included in the autism spectrum disorders.">ADHD</cite></a>), <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="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).">autism</cite></a> and mood disorders.&quot; Scientific research is lacking and the question remains whether children who achieve focus through the games are able to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/replicate"><cite title="definition of replicate: To repeat or copy. In science, replicate means to conduct a scientific experiment or study more than once to determine whether the results are the same each time. ">replicate</cite></a> the state in real life. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-news-orig"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Original Article:&nbsp;</div> <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/games/2007-04-29-mindreadingtoys_N.htm">original article</a> </div> </div> </div> <p><a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/toy"><cite title="definition of toy: Any object that is used for play. Toys can be made specifically for play or objects can be used as representation. For example, folded paper can be used to make a toy plane. Materials that make toys can be hard like blocks to stack or soft like a stuffed animal. Toys bring enjoyment and comfort.">Toys</cite></a> with brain wave <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/read"><cite title="definition of read: Reading is typically a word-based activity that may be difficult for children with autism who tend to view the world in a more visual way. There are various methods of teaching children to read. For example, the teacher might show the child the letter “T” and at the same time, make a “tuh” sound. This way the child learns to identify groups of letters with sounds. A child using may also learn to read by matching letters and pictures on a computer screen. ">reading</cite></a> capabilities are ready to debut this year. They use biofeedback to focus the mind on the game at hand. Advocates of these <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/toy"><cite title="definition of toy: Any object that is used for play. Toys can be made specifically for play or objects can be used as representation. For example, folded paper can be used to make a toy plane. Materials that make toys can be hard like blocks to stack or soft like a stuffed animal. Toys bring enjoyment and comfort.">toys</cite></a> believe they &quot;could boost mental focus and help kids with <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd"><cite title="definition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD is a neurological disorder resulting in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD is not included in the autism spectrum disorders.">attention deficit</cite></a> <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/hyperactivity"><cite title="definition of hyperactivity: A physical state of abnormal activity. Some research has shown that food additives may cause hyperactivity in children.">hyperactivity</cite></a> disorder (<a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd"><cite title="definition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD is a neurological disorder resulting in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD is not included in the autism spectrum disorders.">ADHD</cite></a>), <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/autism"><cite title="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).">autism</cite></a> and mood disorders.&quot; Scientific research is lacking and the question remains whether children who achieve focus through the games are able to <a class="glossary-term" href="/therapy/replicate"><cite title="definition of replicate: To repeat or copy. In science, replicate means to conduct a scientific experiment or study more than once to determine whether the results are the same each time. ">replicate</cite></a> the state in real life. </p> attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) autism hyperactivity read replicate toy Thu, 03 May 2007 15:01:59 +0000 scottie 1558 at http://autism.healingthresholds.com