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"You Don't Have Words to Describe What I Experience" - What Does Autism Feel Like?
The sensory experience of individuals with autism based on first hand accounts.
From the Geneva Centre.
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Hydrotherapy: The Comfort Mat, Comfort At The Pool
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
The Comfort Mat cannot be used without supervision in the water, it is a fun float but not a lifesaving float. It really shines NEAR the pool where the "skin-density" specific material feels warm and non-clammy to the touch. Makes showering off more pleasant for everyone.
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Sensory Integration Ideas
Kinesthetic awareness is an important part of healthy sensory integration. Challenge your child to use the sense of touch only and identify different objects with the What Is It? Tactile Discrimination Game. Try dividing the objects by theme. Good examples are: objects from nature, dishes and cutlery, or grooming aids. To make the game easier, try offering fewer choices and supply a picture of the objects under the cover. Can your child tell the toothbrush from the hairbrush?