Autism: Home Sensory Exercises Improve Autism Symptoms

Simple exercises done at home can improve autism symptoms according to a new study published in Behavioral Neuroscience.  In the study, parents were given specific sensory enrichment exercises to do with their children twice a day.  The exercises involved multi-sensory stimulation using a kit provided by the researchers.  The kit contained objects including sponges, sandpaper, bubble wrap and essential oils for use in the exercises.

The study participants were monitored throughout a six month period.  The researchers found that over 40% of the children who performed the sensory enrichment exercises over this period showed significant improvements in social behavior and responses to sights and sounds.  

More information on this study can be found at:

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2013/05/19/Sensory-motor-enrichment-effective-therapy-for-boys-with-autism/UPI-94471368987668/

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