Disability Scoop/ Amy Wang/ April 1, 2015
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Key Points:
A massage treatment has been developed that lessens severity of Autism symptoms and is proving to be a valid part of Early Intervention. This is important because there are very few research based treatments for low functioning children. Currently the research is undergoing a peer review to see if it can be replicated. Sensory issues, language and communication and parenting stress were all reduced.
Intended Audience:
Parents and Teachers
Relevance: As Special Educators we are in a unique position to offer information to parents that ask regarding things or treatments for issues related to autism. Sometimes parents don't know where to turn and it is a good thing if we can help provide them with ideas or places to look. In my own experience I have also found that deep pressure massage seems to help alleviate some of the sensory issues my son faces as well as students I work with at school.
