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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

What is Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing?

Sensory Integration has to do with the 5 senses. This video explains what sensory integration is and the role of an occupational therapist.
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Sensory Integration

Indiana Resource Centre for Autism explains what sensory integration is and provides Tips to Consider about visual and auditory input, taste and smells, and proprioceptive and vestibular input as well as helpful ideas to assist in each of these areas.
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Autism Parent Resource Kit


The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is pleased to let you know about the availability of a resource kit for parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This web-based kit provides information and resources to support families of children and youth with ASD at all stages of their child’s progress and development.

THE KIT INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT:
Diagnosis and treatment
Strategies for daily living
Services and assistance available in Ontario, including information on financial support
School support, extra-curricular and recreational activities
How your child develops, including sensory, physiological and social development
Health care
Parenting and family support
 

Wednesday, April 1, 2015