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Items for Physical Interventions Improving Speech and Eating Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum: An Oral Motor Program for Home and School Organisation Autism Asperger Publishing Company  Author Flanagan, M. A  Detailed Description Many treatment programs encourage verbal imitation and production without addressing the oral hypersensitivities that often inhibit the ability to produce verbal language in children with autism spectrum disorders. This guide introduces an oral-motor protocol designed to enhance the child's ability to produce more normal movement patterns. It is accompanied by activities that can be incorporated into the child's daily schedule at home or at school for improved eating and speech development. The suggestions and activities will enable parents and professionals to broaden food varieties in a child's diet, increase a child's ability to accept touch inside and around the mouth, and expand the number of sounds produced by a child.   National Relevance North America  Links  web link  Categories Social and Communication Factors: Communication Strategies Health: Diet/nutrition Approaches and Therapies: Physical Interventions Social and Communication Factors: Speech & Language Therapy Topics communication Weak Digestive Function Poor Oral-Motor Skills   Physical Interventions for Challenging Behaviour Organisation The Challenging Behaviour Foundation  Author Prof David Allen  Detailed Description One of the unfortunate characteristics of challenging behaviour is that it tends to be long-term; it may therefore be displayed by a person for many years. Even with the best intervention plans in place, there are likely to be times when behaviour is out of control, and when carers will be required to intervene to prevent damage to the person concerned or to themselves. In the absence of well-thought out plans to manage out of control behaviours, the risks of injury for both parties are increased.  National Relevance UK  Links  web link  Categories Approaches and Therapies: Physical Interventions Behaviour: Physical Intervention   First Prev   1 of 1  Next Last

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