Irish Society for Disability & Oral Health Annual Conference 24 th June 2011 By Avril Webster Mum to Stephen, who has special needs
Stephen’s Diagnosis Letter with diagnosis
Gene review on Sotos
Communication medical and therapy professionals - occupational therapists Family – be positive Child/Individual – behaviour is communication, echolalia proprioception
© Avril Webster 2010
Summary - Practical Suggestions Preparation Communication Sensory processing disorder Keep to order Waiting is difficult Need for more oral health info/awareness Kindness and patience
Quote from Clare Lawrence, author of several books on autism ‘It is essential to remember that working with a child with autism is about a great deal more than just overcoming difficulties. It is about achieving understanding, modelling acceptance and encouraging originality. It can be a rich and rewarding experience as you share the individual and highly original way the child looks at the world. Yes meeting the needs of a child with ASD is a challenge but with a little preparation, it can also be an immense joy’ Source: Special Educational Needs Journal Feb 2011
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