Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience hypersensitivity (or over-responsiveness), hyposensitivity (or under-responsiveness), or both. They can have hypersensitivity to bright lights, which negatively affects them. As a result, they activate their senses through behavioral manifestations like hands trembling, back and forth pacing, and making strange noises. On the other hand, children with hyposensitivity have decreased sensitivity, which can be dangerous. For instance, during activities, they might not realize that they have already bled too much due to an accident because they can’t feel pain. As pediatricians in Georgia, we recommend calming and organizing activities to manage the sensitivity of children with Autism.
According to Psychiatrists, calming activities can help your children relax during highly stimulated social events by letting them play with hand fidgets that might occupy their thoughts. In contrast, you can ask them to lay flat on the floor or bed with some relaxing music while the lights are off when you are at home. Then, wrap around them a heavy blanket. Breathing exercises can also help.
On the one hand, organizing activities helps children with Autism activate their senses as they move around or lift objects because they engage their muscles and joints. Jumping on a trampoline, crawling through tunnels, and playing with resistance bands, among others, can help children with Autism level up their responsiveness.
These activities will surely aid your children in managing ASD. However, it’s always best to seek professional help from experts. ABA Success (One Step at A time), your ABA services in Acworth, Georgia, has a team of mental health practitioners who specialize in this field.
We offer ABA therapy services utilizing a comprehensive and collaborative approach to help children with Autism learn socially acceptable behaviors. Book an appointment with us now!
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