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Repetitive Behaviors Self Stimming Episode 65

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On this Episode, I discuss what repetitive behaviors are. I discuss why people do these self-stimulatory behaviors, and what we should do to help them.

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Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat

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ASD DSM V
Autism Diagnostic Criteria
“DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria.” Autism Speaks, 29 July 2013, www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/diagnosis/dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria.

ASD Repetitive Behaviors
Repetitive Behaviors
Rudy, Lisa Jo, and Joel Forman. “What Do Repetitive Autistic Behaviors Look Like?” Verywell Health, www.verywell.com/repetitive-behaviors-in-autism-260582.

Research Article
AJOT Research Article
Dyck, Murray J., and Anne Passmore. “Relationships Between Stereotyped Movements and Sensory Processing Disorders in Children With and Without Developmental or Sensory Disorders.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 May 2010, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1854564&resultClick=3.


Sensory Processing Disorder Teaching Independence Episode 63

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On this episode, I talk about what it means to be an independent person, some ideas on ways to teach kids to become independent adults, and how to incorporate these same techniques with kids who have sensory processing needs.

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Lavender Scented Aromatherapy Weighted Cat Stuffed Animal

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I have not purchased this specific item, but I have purchased similar ones.  They have been wonderful for providing some olfactory (sense of smell) stimulation at the same time as providing some calming pressure from the weight of the item.


Environmental Enrichment Episode 62

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On this episode, I discuss a research study on Environment Enrichment, and how that can be used on a daily basis especially for kids with Autism.

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Early Signs of Autism in Infants and Toddlers Episode 58

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On this episode I discuss what some of the early common signs of Autism are in Infants and Toddlers.  I also discuss a research study about trial using parent-mediated video intervention.

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Research Article
Green, J, et al. “Randomised trial of a parent-Mediated intervention for infants at high risk for autism: longitudinal outcomes to age 3 years.” Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines., U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28393350.

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Parents and Professionals Communication Episode 52

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On this episode, I discuss the importance of communication between parents and the professionals that are involved in the care of children with special needs and/or medical needs.

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Proprioception and Grading Movements Episode 51

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On this episode I discuss Proprioceptive Sensory Processing and how it works. I will give you some ideas about strategies and activities you can do with kids who have issues with this sense.

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Abilitations Handi-Writer Set on Amazon

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These are handy little items for kids with weak grasp or low endurance for writing activities.  They are also helpful for kids that have trouble closing their last 2-3 fingers to hold the pencil with only their thumb and first finger or thumb, index, and middle fingers.