How Do Sensory Diets Fit In?
One of the best solutions to some of the problems children with Autism experience is sensory integration techniques. Some children with Autism are so uncomfortable that occasional techniques are of little use. Many people think that the children are really in pain. I do not know about you but if I am in pain it is almost impossible for me to learn anything. One of the solutions is what is called a sensory diet. Basically a sensory diet is a plan to do a set variety of techniques. They are also done on a schedule. A good sensory diet needs to be developed with the help of an occupational therapist or physical therapist. The therapist needs to be one with experience working with sensory diets and children with Autism. There is no one set of techniques that will make up all people’s diet. Just the same way typical children respond to many different techniques, the child with Autism will. Some people will need pressure point therapy. Some will need massage. Others might need scented marker
