Savant syndrome is a rare, but extraordinary, condition in which persons with serious mental disabilities, …
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SENSORY DIET
“Sensory diet” is a treatment strategy used to manage sensory processing dysfunction (also known as …
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a condition which is part of the autism spectrum, and …
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Warning signs of proprioceptive processing dysfunction
Proprioception is the sense of orientation a child has of their limbs in space. Proprioception …
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What is Hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses …
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Autonomous development
Autonomy in childhood and adolescence is when one strives to gain a sense of oneself …
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Head banging in autism
Head banging in addition to self-injury and aggression are very common autism symptoms. From a …
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Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder that affects mostly girls. It’s usually discovered in the first …
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The Importance of “Motherese”
What is Motherese? Talking to children has always been fundamental to language development, but new …
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Functional/Manipulative Play
Children learn about objects and their use through functional play. They use toys or objects …
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