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ABOUT:
WHAT IS AUTISM?
WHAT ARE MOTOR SKILLS?
AUTISM AND MOTOR SKILLS
AUTISM
Autism is a disorder of neural development
characterized by impaired social interaction and
verbal and non-verbal communication, and by
restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior.
SENSORY PROCESSING
Sensory processing refers to the ability to register, integrate and
respond to sensory input
Examples:
Catching a ball
Walking around the classroom
Social interaction
The development of the sensory systems lays the foundation for
the development of motor, social and academic skills .
...VESTIBULAR SYSTEM
Trampoline
Jumping, skipping, hopping etc.
Space hopper
Scooter board
Balance beam (or wider bench)
Balance board
Tall kneeling and half kneeling
Bilateral activities
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Many children with autism appear to ignore
instructions or refuse to participate
This is likely to be due to:
Difficulties with receptive language
Lack of clarity in tasks/unsure what is expected
Distractibility
SENSORY OVERLOAD
Reduce visual distractions
Store equipment
Cover resources
Consider acoustics
Use visual communication strategies
Control noise level
Volume control/traffic lights
Avoid contact games
Teach new activities one-to-one in a quiet area and then
generalise into main group
APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
For children with sensory processing difficulties:
Avoid activities which require fast changing
responses e.g. football
Select sports which allow slower responses e.g.
swimming, climbing
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITES
Solitary activities (e.g. swimming, athletics, bowling) are
recommended for children with sensory motor difficulties
because:
Fewer distractions so can focus on their own movements
Does not require an awareness of the position and movements
of others
Repetitive movements which can be practised
Tend to be more calming
Still allow participation with others
Improves the visual attention of children
THANK YOU!!!
Silva abo
Frogo Centar