Do caregivers need care for themselves, too?
Yes, they do, so that they can cope with the stress of the therapies and other home therapy conditions.
What are key factors to be considered when preparing the home for therapy?
Key factors are the security zone, a relaxing environment, the patience of the parents, and good knowledge of the requirements of the therapy.
Can a home be prepared for therapy?
Yes, with some thoughtfulness and attention to detail, any home can be prepared for therapy.
Does DIY materials mean you will be working on your own?
No. Do not mistake “do it yourself” to mean “do it alone.” You will still need to work hand in hand with qualified professionals to help you make better use of the DIY materials, among other things.
What are some of the materials you can use for a DIY autism project?
There are specially structured visual learning activities you can use to help your kid. Some of these include distinguishing between picture tasks, training data sheets, cutting and tracing activities, sticker cards, flash cards, language-building activities, and social stories for games.
What is the importance of DIY materials in autism management?
Parents play a critical role in the development of their children. Given the fact that parents spend a lot of time with their children diagnosed with autism, it is important for them to learn ways of dealing with the situation, as they help these children overcome the problem.
How does P.L.A.Y. work?
Initially, a parent is given a P.L.A.Y Project CD-ROM that covers some of the basics for using the DIR/Floortime intervention techniques. A Home Consultant will visit your home about once a month and videotape segments of the home visit for evaluation. The consultants all have degrees in related fields such as Speech, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, […]
What is P.L.A.Y.?
P.L.A.Y. is the \\\’ Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters\\\’ program developed by Richard Solomon, MD, through the support of the National Institutes of Mental Health. The 3-year program started in 2009 with a $1.85 million grant from NIMH and is based on the DIR/Floortime model designed by child psychiatrist Dr. Stanley Greenspan.
Can I apply fluency building techniques at home?
The protocol for fluency building can be just as easily taught at home by the parents. It is recommended to follow through with the structures for success.
