Re: Brushing was Re: Re: sensory

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please send a letter to TIME Letter@... on . Thanks, Kathy

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THERE IS A BODY BRUSHING TECHNIQUE THAT IS SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN REFLEXES AND

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT THAT IS NEW TO OUR COUNTRY. WE HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR 5

MONTHS NOW WITH ONE CHILD AND 1 MONTH WITH OUR OTHER CHILD. BOTH OF OUR KIDS

ARE ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM. HOWEVER, MY DAUGHTER FIRST HAD A DIAGNOSIS OF

MOEBIUS SYNDROME. THIS IS THE PARALYSIS OF THE FACIAL MUSCLES. MANY OF THE

INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOEBIUS ALSO HAVE OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES ON THE

AUTISTIC SPECTRUM. WE HAVE USED THIS SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE TO STIMULATE

REFLEXES THAT NEVER DEVELOPE APPROPRIATELY AND IN DOING SO STIMULATED BRAIN

FUNCTION. IT IS MUCH MORE DETAILED THAN THIS. THE MAN WHO DEVELOPED THIS IS

FROM MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. HE ORIGINALLY STARTED COMING TO THE STATES TO WORK

WITH MOEBIUS INDIVIDUALS ONLY. AS OF MARCH 2002 HE HAS OPENED UP TO OTHER

INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS THE N.I.D.S. KIDS. HE HAS TRAINED 5 SCREENERS HERE AND

I AM ONE OF THEM. HIS WEB SITE IS WWW.BODYBRUSHING.CO.UK.COM. YOU WILL SEE

A LOT OF INFO ON MOEBIUS BUT LOOK FOR THE PART ABOUT HOW HE HAS TREATED

OTHERS. MY DAUGHER HAS MADE AMAZING PROGRESS AND I DON'T USE ANY MEDS WITH

MY KIDS. I COULD RAMBLE FOREVER. HOPE THIS MIGHT HELP SOMEONE

MARY

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ONE MORE THING ABOUT THE BRUSHING WE ARE DOING. THE PERSON IS STEVE CLARKE.

HE TEACHES THE PARENTS HOW TO DO THE BRUSHING. IT GENERALLY TAKES 5 TO 10

MINUTES EVERY DAY. IT REALLY IS NOT HARD. YOU MUST BE CONSISTANT TO DO IT

EVERYDAY.

MARY

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that is so ironic because my 11 year old loves for me

to run my nails up and down his arms, legs and back.

Is their a website on this so that I can become more

familiar with this technique. I did come across

bodybrushing.com but it did not give information of

the techniques. Although I would rather consult with

a specialist but just like everything else there is no

one in our area who is familiar with this. It is very

depressing.

Thanks in advance for the information.

--- whcmccain@... wrote:

> Brushing is a sensory activity generally initialized

> and supervised by an

> occupational therapist. They use a small, soft

> brush to brush arms, legs,

> hands, feet, and back--never the stomach. There is

> a specific technique to

> the brushing itself. IT MUST BE DONE CORRECTLY OR

> COULD CAUSE EVEN BIGGER

> PROBLEMS! It works well for some kids with sensory

> defensiveness. It should

> only be done under the supervision of an

> occupational therapist or someone

> trained in the method.

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Just another thought...

We also tried the brushing....for my son it did not help at all. He really

enjoyed it...even asked for it, but I could not see any positive changes as

result. It was kind of like back-scratching for the rest of us. We all like

it, but it doesn't bring on life changes. Are kids are all so different....

Sharon

Unlocking Autism's

Wings for Little Angels Program

" Helping Those with Autism Soar "

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Is there a e-mail address or phone number.

--- nuggette4@... wrote:

> ONE MORE THING ABOUT THE BRUSHING WE ARE DOING. THE

> PERSON IS STEVE CLARKE.

> HE TEACHES THE PARENTS HOW TO DO THE BRUSHING. IT

> GENERALLY TAKES 5 TO 10

> MINUTES EVERY DAY. IT REALLY IS NOT HARD. YOU MUST

> BE CONSISTANT TO DO IT

> EVERYDAY.

>

> MARY

>

>

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THE E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR STEVE CLARKE IS STEVE@... . HE HAS

WRITTEN A BOOK REGARDING HIS THERAPY AND HOW IT WAS DEVELOPED. THIS EXPLAINS

EVERYTHING MUCH BETTER AND MORE COMPLETE THAN THE WEB SITE I GAVE YOU. HE

WILL BE IN HOUSTON ON MAY 20 TO SEE PATIENTS. HE WILL START TREATING A 15

YEAR OLD BOY WITH ASPERGERS. SORRY IF I HAVE SPELLED WRONG. MY SON IS

DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND MY DAUGHTER PDD/NOS. HE IS DOING GREAT WITH THEM.

LET ME KNOW IF I MAY HELP

WHAT PART OF THE COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE IN?

MARY

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I live in City, North Carolina

Thanks for the information.

--- nuggette4@... wrote:

> THE E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR STEVE CLARKE IS

> STEVE@... . HE HAS

> WRITTEN A BOOK REGARDING HIS THERAPY AND HOW IT WAS

> DEVELOPED. THIS EXPLAINS

> EVERYTHING MUCH BETTER AND MORE COMPLETE THAN THE

> WEB SITE I GAVE YOU. HE

> WILL BE IN HOUSTON ON MAY 20 TO SEE PATIENTS. HE

> WILL START TREATING A 15

> YEAR OLD BOY WITH ASPERGERS. SORRY IF I HAVE

> SPELLED WRONG. MY SON IS

> DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND MY DAUGHTER PDD/NOS. HE

> IS DOING GREAT WITH THEM.

>

>

> LET ME KNOW IF I MAY HELP

>

> WHAT PART OF THE COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE IN?

>

> MARY

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I HAVE ON MORE THOUGHT. I DO NOT KNOW YOU BUT I HAVE MADE COPIES OF HIS BOOD

ON CD AND WOULD GLADLY SEND ONE TO YOU WHERE EVER IT MIGHT BE OK. YOU COULD

GIVE ME A BUSINESS ADDRESS. DON'T TELL STEVE.. THE BOOK EXPLAINS EVERYTHING

SO WELL. I JUST RAMBLE ON LIKE A MOM.

[Guest C'sMum]

Hi I know j am joining this thread late but if the original poster is still monitoring please can you let me have your contact email? I have been trying hard to trace Steve's book. It has been withdrawn from publication after his death. An ISBN and / or title would be of huge help. Thx, C'sMum