a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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APPENDIX D:<br />
GLOSSARY<br />
PT: Physical Therapy<br />
Self-Stimulatory: A term <strong>for</strong> behaviors whose primary purpose appears to be to<br />
stimulate one’s own senses. An example is rocking one’s body. Many people <strong>with</strong><br />
Autism report that some “self stims” may serve a regulatory function <strong>for</strong> them (e.g.,<br />
calming, adding concentration, shutting out an overwhelming sound). Other examples<br />
include hand-flapping, toe-walking, spinning, and echolalia, which is the uncontrollable<br />
and immediate repetition <strong>of</strong> words spoken by another person.<br />
Sensorimotor: Pertaining to brain activity other than automatic functions (respiration,<br />
circulation, sleep) or cognition. Sensorimotor activity includes voluntary movement and<br />
senses like sight, touch, and hearing.<br />
SI/Sensory Integration: This is a term applied to the way the brain processes sensory<br />
stimulation or sensation from the body and then translates that in<strong>for</strong>mation into specific,<br />
planned, coordinated motor activity.<br />
SIT: Sensory Integration Therapy<br />
SLP or S-LP Speech-Language Pathologist: An individual who specializes in the area<br />
<strong>of</strong> human communication. The focus is on communication, not speech, to increase the<br />
child’s ability to impact and to understand his or her environment.<br />
SSI-DC: Supplemental Security Income-Disabled Child, US program.<br />
STAP/Summer Therapeutic Activities Program: An intensive summer treatment<br />
program <strong>for</strong> <strong>children</strong> <strong>with</strong> behavioral and/or emotional issues, <strong>of</strong>ten delivered in a<br />
camp-like setting.<br />
Present<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
visually as well<br />
as verbally.<br />
Combine<br />
the spoken<br />
word <strong>with</strong><br />
photographs<br />
and pictures,<br />
sign language,<br />
symbols, or<br />
gestures to<br />
help your child<br />
make his or<br />
her needs,<br />
feelings, or<br />
ideas known.<br />
Try to show<br />
your child<br />
affection in as<br />
many ways<br />
as possible.<br />
Though<br />
some kids<br />
<strong>with</strong> Autism<br />
have trouble<br />
receiving and<br />
expressing<br />
affection,<br />
they can still<br />
benefit from<br />
a nurturing<br />
parent.<br />
TSS/Therapeutic Staff Support: Services or worker, refers to direct services available<br />
through BHRS.<br />
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