The holidays can be a stressful and uncertain time for individuals on the spectrum and their families. Routines are disrupted, family members are pre-occupied with shopping and preparations, and families are often travelling and/or hosting visitors in their home. The “Dear Friends and Family” letter was written for relatives and hosts of holiday gatherings who might need a crash course in what to expect from their guest with autism. The article is reprinted by permission of editor/author, Viki Gayhardt. www.autism-society. org/site/DocServer/Dear_Friends_and_Family. pdf?docID=1141docID Sensory Strategies for Surviving the Holiday Season For more holiday tips or strategies for helping sensory sensitive children, contact Jamie Levine, OTR/L, owner of OT Ventures, LLC at (443) 812-6396. Or visit: www.ot-ventures.com/ The Next Attention Deficit Disorder? By: Claudia Wallis TIME MAGAZINE, Thursday, November 29, 2007 I wish I had know about this program when our son was going through a difficult period, due to an immature nervous system. If you're considering a sensory program for your child, this article is written in simple English and easy to understand. Several of my friends have gone to the programs at GMS Institute and have seen wonderful results. www.gmskids.com, How We Learn Indoor Sensory Ideas and Activities By: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed., Horizons Developmental Remediation Center Many thanks to Patricia Lemer of Developmental Delay Resources for allowing me to share these valuable articles: New Developments Winter 2009 Newsletter Sensory Diets Fitting In Better By Getting Fit Playing with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy as a Portal to Interaction in Autism Tips for a Sensory Successful Summer Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Sensations E Newsletter Spring 2009 Advocating for Your Sensational Kid with Insurance Companies and Schools By JoEllen Nikkel, SPD Foundation Parent Coordinator Ask Dr. Lucy By Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR Making Sense: Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Summary of Research Presentations By Sarah S. Schoen, PhD, OTR Director of Applied Research April, 2009 |
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