🎵Use calming music with a slow tempo and ocean sounds to create a soothing environment.
🧘Offer sensory stimulation through activities such as blowing bubbles and providing chew toys.
👀Promote eye contact and vocalization by using visual cues and engaging in interactive play.
🤝Encourage turn-taking and social interaction through hand games and rhythmic clapping.
🚶♀️Provide choices and opportunities for movement, such as walking or engaging in physical activities.
How can calming music help individuals with autism?
—Calming music with a slow tempo and soothing sounds can help regulate their sensory system and create a more relaxing environment.
What are some sensory activities that can help calm individuals with autism?
—Blowing bubbles and providing chew toys can provide sensory stimulation and help individuals with autism calm down.
How can interactive play promote communication and engagement?
—Engaging in interactive play helps promote eye contact, vocalization, and social interaction, enhancing communication skills and engagement.
Why is turn-taking important in therapy for individuals with autism?
—Turn-taking promotes social skills, patience, and cooperation, and helps individuals with autism understand social rules and expectations.
What are some movement-based activities that can help individuals with autism?
—Providing choices and opportunities for movement, such as walking or engaging in physical activities, can help individuals with autism regulate their sensory system and release excess energy.
00:00Ryan Judd introduces strategies for calming individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities.
00:30Creating a soothing environment using calming music with a slow tempo and ocean sounds.
01:14Offering sensory stimulation through activities like blowing bubbles and providing chew toys.
02:00Promoting eye contact and vocalization through visual cues and interactive play.
02:59Encouraging turn-taking and social interaction through hand games and rhythmic clapping.
04:20Providing choices and opportunities for movement to help regulate the sensory system.
04:43Ryan Judd shares additional resources and invites viewers to learn more.
