Nature Assists in Autism Therapy Methods and Treatments

by Miriam Skydell Sensory Processing

Nature Therapy is a modern therapy designed to balance other therapies for children with autism or Autism Therapy for Your Child. In addition to communication therapies, as well as physical and occupational therapies activities in personality support healing properties. Natural environments are filled with resources for sensory exploration. Autism is a Sensory Processing Disorder. New research proves the soothing effects nature can have on children with autism. Children of all abilities advantage emotionally, physically and psychologically from consistent time in natural surroundings. Many therapists are bringing children outside as element of their therapy programs and having successful outcomes. Children are capable to listen, to feel, smell, and observe outdoors.

Autism is often described as a sensory processing disorder. Sensory integration therapy is a kind of therapy gladly used with autistic children. During sessions, therapists occupation on one with the child to encourage movement. The purpose of therapy is to improve the brain's capability to development sensory information. During therapy sessions, the child performs a movement that combines sensory input with motion. Presently, many therapists are working with autistic children in nature, as part of programs, with much achievement!

Natural environments stimulate all of the senses! It is well recognized that being in nature reduces stress and stimulates the senses through sounds, visual images and scents. Regular outdoor time advantages all children's emotional, physical, and mental health. Several promising studies have found that therapy programs involving natural surroundings assists children with behavioural issues, ADHD and a diagnosis of being At-Risk. Nature is a soothing resource that is being used more and more in therapy programs for autistic children with exceptional result!

At Jump Therapy. Our mission is to provide a unique sensory, motor and social skills occupational therapy program to children with different abilities by utilizing a fun, natural play environment often enjoyed by their typically developing peers. In a stimulating indoor inflatable bounce facility, an experienced therapist works with small groups of children with ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, and sensory processing, motor and social difficulties, building their skills in a goal-oriented therapy/play program.

About Author:

JumpTherapy’s program was developed in 2013 by Miriam Skydell, a pediatric OT with 30 years experience and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of special needs children and their families. Our core values of integrity, compassion, and respect for individual differences support our goal to empower every child and every family with the skills for success in functional mobility, emotional control, relationships, Social Skills Therapies for Kids and independence.

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