Full Description
In this fully revised third edition, Corinna Laurie sets out practical strategies to help autistic children develop their sensory and motor skills. Learn to identify possible challenges, recognise signs of overload and work in a co-productive way with your student or child, developing sensory regulation strategies and improving motor skills to aid well-being.
The simple, low-cost activities provide practical solutions to help children meet the demands of any situation, building skills from handwriting and using scissors to improving posture, co-ordination and motor planning. Sensory strategies include calming techniques and simple environmental modifications to prevent overwhelm, among many others.
Helping to improve functional abilities and enable children to thrive and build independence, this is an essential resource for anyone working with children on the autism spectrum.
Contents
Introduction
Sensory Strategies
Arousal States
Self-regulation
Calming Strategies
The Touch System
The Gustatory System
The Auditory System
The Olfactory System
The Visual System
The Vestibular System
The Proprioceptive System
The Interoceptive System
Motor Skills Strategies
Motor Skills Overview
Objectives of Yoga Sessions
Core Stability
Fine Motor Skills
Visual Motor Integration
Visual Perception
Handwriting
Scissor Skills
Cutlery Skills
Dressing
Simple Strategies for Secondary School Students
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