Autism
Presented By Jimmy
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Sounding Off: How Auditory Stimulation Helps an
Hurts and Autistic Child
Sounds are a part of our everyday life, and so when dealing
with an autistic child who has sensory problems, sound is one
of the first things you should learn to control, especially in
a learning environment. Sound can both be hurtful and helpful
for an autistic child. Because each autistic individual is
different, you must closely observe him or her to find out what
types of reactions you can expect from auditory sensory
stimulation.
Loud or frightening sounds may be the most difficult type of
sensory stimulation in an autistic child's life. Many of our
routine daily activities include such sounds, hurting the
growth process. Autistic children can not and will not learn if
they are frightened. For example, parents often find that they
have a difficult time toilet training their autistic children.
This may be due to the scary sound of the toilet flushing;
witch could be overpowering to and autistic child. Instead, try
using a potty seat away from the actual toilet until they get
used to the idea. Another example is loud or crunchy foods. If
your autistic child is a picky eater, try to notice
specifically which foods he or she blatantly refuses to eat.
Sometimes, food simply sounds too loud when crunching in an
autistic child's mouth, and these loud noises can hurt his or
her ears. If this is the case with your autistic child, provide
alternative soft foods instead of crunchy carrots, apples, or
potato chips. Other loud sounds, such as a vacuum cleaner, may
hurt your child's ears. Try to do these activities when he or
she is not in the room, or consider providing your child with
earplugs that he or she can use if the world gets too
loud. Sounds can also cause fixation. Some autistic
children, for example, constantly hum and seem fixated on the
sights and sounds of lawn mowers. Use this fixation to be
beneficial. For example, read stories about lawn mowers or use
the humming in conjunction with a song. Music is a great way in
which autistic children can learn, because sound is a form of
nonverbal communication. Teachers and parents should use this
tool in learning environments. The key is to make sound work
for you and your child. Autism is a difficult disorder to
handle, so by being sensitive to your autistic child's specific
needs, you can help him or her learn to deal with the sounds of
everyday life.
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is also an accomplished arthor and writer.
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