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