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Healing Thresholds Autism eBrief: Flotation Tanks, Tantrums, and Improving Schools

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Volume: 4, Issue: 33

September 14, 2010

Do you sometimes get confused with all the acronyms and terms used around the phrase Autism Spectrum Disorders? We use the general word autism to include high-functioning and low-functioning autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), PDD-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger Syndrome.The focus of Healing Thresholds is not the specifics of the diagnosis, but rather to describe the many different therapies available. Your child is not just a diagnosis, and you should build your therapy plan around the specific and evolving needs of your child. You can read an introduction to the many different types of autism therapies here: Autism Therapies.Healing Thresholds remains a free resource for all.

Research

Enhanced Independence and Quality of Life Through Treatment with Flotation-Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique of a Patient with Both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger Syndrome: A Case Report: Flotation tanks may be a useful tool for calming the nervous system and helping with sensory integration in adults with Asperger syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Read more... Aggression and Tantrums in Children with Autism: A Review of Behavioral Treatments and Maintaining Variables: A problem-solving approach that is combined with applied behavior analysis (ABA) may be helpful for children with autism who have tantrums and aggression.

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News

Grocery Store Operated by Differently Abled Celebrates One Year Anniversary in India

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School District in South Carolina Receives Grants to Improve Schools for Children with Autism and Other Disabilities

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Does your Child's School Provide Behavior Analysts to Help Ease Back to School Anxieties?

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Therapies

Casein-Free Diet and Children with Autism Many research studies report that children with autism often have gastrointestinal problems. Proponents of a casein-free diet say that the gastrointestinal difficulties make it hard for the children to digest milk protein properly, which could reduce their desire for social interaction and cause behavioral issues. A casein-free diet is an eating plan in which milk protein (casein) is eliminated by removing all dairy products from the diet. Read more...

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