Research summaries for autism therapy: swing

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.
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The Effect of Sensory Activities on Correct Responding for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Sep 9, 2009

Sensory-based activities may help some children with autism stay focused on a task.... Some therapists use sensory activities that may help children with these problems. For example, children may swing slowly on a swing or bounce quickly on an exercise ball. Usually the children enjoy the sensory activities very much.... Read more...

ECT for Self-injury in an Autistic Boy, Summarized Jul 15, 2009

Electroconvulsive therapy reduced severe self-injury behavior in a boy with autism, allowing him to attend school. This case study reported electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for an 8-year-old boy with autism, mental retardation, mood swings, and extreme self-injury behavior. He was trying to hurt himself an average of 109 times per hour. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and drug therapy did not work.... Read more...

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Synonyms for swing include: swing therapy, swinging, swings
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