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What Therapies Have Helped Your ASD Child With Sensory Processing Disorder?
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Mine still has issues relating to loud sounds but will not wear headphones. Some sounds, once explained, she has no problems with and will just ask "what's that sound?" but others such as her baby sister crying really bothers her.

posted January 22, 2015
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OT! The one I had in Iowa was very open to introducing new sensory experiences in a controlled environment to get my son used to a new sound or texture or food. In Missouri, I have found that the feeling is that this approach was not researched enough to prove out its effectiveness. I would tell you it thought it helped. To give you an example, they had my son out his hands in a gel like goo, and get out plastic fishes at the bottom. Each one he pulled out he got to keep. At first, Connor couldn't do it. Then he got his hands in, but had to wipe them off after each attempt to get a fun fish. At the end, he was just digging around it like it was a party. So, I believe in the process. I will say this, every autistic parent and child I have talked to says that the sensory stuff gets better with age. They say it doesn't go away, but it gets better. This has been my experience as well. Also, I know this is going to sound strange, but I believe that feeding my son before he is really hungry makes all the difference in the world to his sensitivity to his senses. If he hasn't eaten, the whole world is crazy. Hope this helps!

posted February 3, 2015
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soft rock

posted February 1, 2015
A MyAutismTeam Member

soft music, instrumental, meditations, jazz.

posted February 1, 2015
A MyAutismTeam Member

you can try ABA therapy which will help you to give ideas and redirect from their behaviors.and also Occupational therapy really helps in sensory please do call them and try ..

posted January 23, 2015
A MyAutismTeam Member

We're just starting to figure this same thing out. So far I have learned that my son cranks up his crashing, headbutting, aggressive behaviors when he is in a place where it's too loud and crowded. If I can get him to a quiet place for a few moments, he calms down. I use essential oils on him and it's really helping.

posted January 23, 2015

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