Hemispheric Integration therapy and a Great Mom
We are currently treating a six-year-old child whose chief complaint upon his first visit was lack of muscle tone, poor vision difficulty processing language. He also has some issues with focus and impulse control. Not all, but many of the techniques and treatments used in functional neurology and hemispheric integration therapy require patient cooperation. That is, many times the patient must mimic movements or patterns. Eye movements and exercises are also frequently used. That is to say that some of the techniques can be done to the patient or for the patient while others have to be done by the patient. This mom clearly loves her child and is trying to get the most out of the treatment sessions each and every time. Originally, the child was fascinated with fish. Therefore mom brought it stickers with fish on them and even created colorful fish drawings and cut outs in order to increase the child’s focus on the particular task at hand. After about an month of treatment the child suddenly switched from fish to dogs. The next day, mom came in with dog stickers as well as home made stickers of the child’s pet dog. This has made a great difference with this child attention and focus. The child is happier, I am happier, and mom is happier. I always say that no one knows your child as well as you do. No one knows when to be firm with the child and how firm to be like you do. And no one knows what will motivate the child like you do. These insider tips from mom and this collaborative effort only benefit the child and increase the chances of a better end result. This is something that as a doctor treating children with autism spectrum disorders is tremendously appreciated. From my point of view, nothing is more valuable than an involved and in tune parent.
16. December 2009 at 12:04 am :
Great post. It is amazing how much parents can contribute to their childrens needs.