I had a heart warming experience yesterday which I want to share with all of you.
A child, 2.4 years, was referred to my clinic for an intake and therapies. A formal assessment hasn't been done for him, but the signs very clearly indicate Autism.
The child had excessive proprioceptive and vestibular needs. For example the child runs about the house the whole day. He jumps from heights without fearing that he might hurt himself. He seeks auditory and visual stimulation from the environment. He bangs his toys and other things that he has access to, so that he can fulfil his auditory needs. If he has access to nothing, he can produce squeaking sounds from his mouth the whole day. The mother reported he is only quiet in front of the TV.
Arun avoids interaction and prefers being alone. His joint attention and play skills are latent as of now and language milestones are delayed as well.
The first therapy session on his first day at our centre was of occupational therapy. The therapist sat with him on the swing and taped his fingers. As the occupational therapist gave him pressure, pressing his head- the child became so relaxed that he had tears in his eyes. The 2 years 4 month old Arun was smiling with tear in his eyes. I was observing him from a distance, sitting right opposite him. My heart was overwhelmed to see such a beautiful sight.
The child must have been so uncomfortable in his own body because of his Sensory needs. He felt light, and laughed and enjoyed in that some time when he got sufficient sensory diet through therapy.
A child, 2.4 years, was referred to my clinic for an intake and therapies. A formal assessment hasn't been done for him, but the signs very clearly indicate Autism.
The child had excessive proprioceptive and vestibular needs. For example the child runs about the house the whole day. He jumps from heights without fearing that he might hurt himself. He seeks auditory and visual stimulation from the environment. He bangs his toys and other things that he has access to, so that he can fulfil his auditory needs. If he has access to nothing, he can produce squeaking sounds from his mouth the whole day. The mother reported he is only quiet in front of the TV.
Arun avoids interaction and prefers being alone. His joint attention and play skills are latent as of now and language milestones are delayed as well.
The first therapy session on his first day at our centre was of occupational therapy. The therapist sat with him on the swing and taped his fingers. As the occupational therapist gave him pressure, pressing his head- the child became so relaxed that he had tears in his eyes. The 2 years 4 month old Arun was smiling with tear in his eyes. I was observing him from a distance, sitting right opposite him. My heart was overwhelmed to see such a beautiful sight.
The child must have been so uncomfortable in his own body because of his Sensory needs. He felt light, and laughed and enjoyed in that some time when he got sufficient sensory diet through therapy.
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