Autism Spectrum Disorders
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| We are the only TheraSuit/intensive Therapy clinic in the country that offers advanced treatment for children with autism or other conditions within the spectrum. If your child has any of the common physical concerns listed below, when not treated, these conditions can affect the child’s ability to develop properly and function in the society. |
| We have seen great results within the 3-week Suit/Intensive Therapy. |
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| These are many of the areas affected by spectrum disorders: |
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Low Muscle Tone in the Arms
Difficulty to grasp a pencil and write.
Difficulty carrying heavy objects.
Affects their ability to push or pull items.
Affects their ability to throw a ball.
Low Muscle Tone in the Trunk/Legs
Slouches when sitting causing compression of the lungs, thus decreasing oxygen to
the brain - leads to lack of motivation and concentration.
Inability to jump.
Inability to ride a bike.
Difficulty walking up/down stairs.
Inability to run.
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Tactile system (touch)
Avoids certain textures (i.e. grass, sand, shaving cream, carpet).
Does not like to be dirty or wet.
Does not like to wear shoes, long sleeves, long pants.
Touches everything.
Avoids being touched in certain areas of the body (i.e. face, head, belly).
Does not like hand to be held.
Does not react to pain.
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| Vestibular System
Inability to focus on task.
Can’t sit still.
Repetitive movements (i.e. rocking, spinning, bouncing).
Wondering in one direction to another aimlessly.
Clumsy; trips over their own feet.
Toe-walking.
Difficulty tracking objects with eyes.
Movement hypersensitivity (motion sickness).
Difficulty walking on a balance beam, riding a bike, and climbing stairs.
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Proprioceptive System
Clumsy; trips and bumps into things.
Constantly leans on people, furniture and walls.
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