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Article #213: Combating Visual Perceptual Disorders In Autism

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Visual perceptions can affect a number of Offending colors can be filtered by
kids that have autism and you should not observing for any positive changes and
assume that all autistic children are then implementing the color that works
affected in a certain way since autism with the individual at all time.
can cause unique type of symptoms in Please keep in mind that the technique
different child. require a bit of trial and error effort
Do your best to match the most accurate since you need to determine which color
remedies according to the signs that is is the one that is is blocking the
shown in your child. undesirable light.
With the case of visual perception, there Different child will respond differently
are methods available out there for your to the various colors.
child to use which can effectively The usage of these color filters will
improve their condition. Those approaches usually take place throughout their life.
let them view the world in a new light Yearly evaluation is needed to determine
thus making learning and understanding of the effectiveness of the colors because
situations smoother than before. fading colors means fading benefit.
At the same time, utilizing those tactics Other than reading, you may apply it to
can possibly control behavioral issues copying, handwriting or during usage of
that are associated with autism. computer.
People who have their sensory easily Another thing to take note is that your
overwhelmed and distorted are also common autistic child would probably appreciate
among the population that are not the usage of the color filters during the
suffering from autism. This entire day instead of only when reading.
characteristic have brought about many There are glasses designed especially for
studies on it and over the years there this purpose by having colored lenses.
are multiple treatment options that is Beside the filters and lenses, you can
being made available. also consider using colored light bulbs
For autistic individuals, they usually within the surrounding of an autistic
discover that the sensory overload that persons who have visual perception
are generated by lights, colors, condition. A wonderful application to
contrast, shapes and patterns is simply this is when your child is too young with
too unbearable and this is the reason why limited language capability thus by
you see them acting out or totally observing for any difference in behavior
isolating themselves in general. could mean an indication of a problem.
Complication of the sensory could be due An important aspect to remember here is
to a genetic condition and what autism that an individual with visual perception
did is to naturally enhance it. disorder will prefer and feel more
What this mean is that if the parents comfortable with indirect natural
have problem with reading or been treated lighting or incandescent lighting. Avoid
previously for visual perceptive issues, fluorescent lightning and maintain a
then the child would almost certainly dimly lit room instead of bright.
need help too. There are 4 main criteria that the above
One practical way of treating approach will benefit your child namely
visual-perceptual disorders is by using depth perception, social integration,
the Irlen Method. In a nutshell, this education and their physical wellness.
process takes color and then use it to Depth perception is improved when the
achieve a better harmonized surrounding. right colors assist the child to
Helen Irlen had pioneered the studies of establish how near or far they are from a
visual perception and is credited with certain object. Their world will turn
the discovery of Scotopic Sensitivity more three-dimensional.
Syndrome (SSS) or also known as Irlen In the area of social integration, the
Syndrome. autistic child will feel more relaxed.
Have you ever heard of suggestions that This will give them a conducive
improve the speed and technique of your environment to clearly interpret
reading by placing a color filter over expressions on the faces of people around
the page? If you do, then you will them.
comprehend better what the Irlen Method Uncomfortable feeling like
can achieve. light-headedness and headaches can be
Studies have shown that this method does greatly reduced while reading and the
work. The result can be seen child will feel more motivated during
exceptionally well if your autistic learning session.
child's level of reading is at the All this contribute to them being less
intermediate stage. stressed out so that their physical well
The idea is to use the color filters and being can develop properly.
then evaluate whether there is any There are clinics and professionals all
improvement in reading speed and around the world that have been certified
comprehension. The wave length of lights in the Irlen Method. Help your child deal
that are causing discomfort must be better with their autism by carefully
eliminated. testing this method or any other
Sensitivity to the wrong light or color technique and minimize their visual
can lead to fatigue, strain and an processing problems.
environment with higher distortion.






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