Calming Strategies for Autism

1001 East McCarty Lane,San Marcos TX 78666

28 October, 2022

Description

Overview: A course designed to empower those who love children with ASD and give them knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their care. Primary focus on improving function with a variety of techniques that are as individual as the people diagnosed with Autism, and Sensory Processing difficulties. Course Objectives: • Identify general characteristics and types of Autism and sensory processing. • Explain the basic functions of the sensory systems and how it effects arousal and energy levels. • Identify what subtle and obvious types of stimulus can activate, hype, or calm a child. • Describe a variety of simple, home-made supports to help calm a child. • Identify current alternative trends and therapies about which parents are asking questions. This course will be administered live, on-site in San Marcos AND virtually! This course has been submitted for approval to the Texas Associations, TOTA, TPTA and TSHA and is pending review with ASHA, APTA and AOTA.