Reducing Sensory Problems in Children with Autism

Dr. Mary Barbera discusses reducing problem behaviors, specifically reducing sensory problems in children with autism.

In today’s video blog I’m giving tips for sensory issues. Kids with autism and sensory issues can go hand in hand often, especially if your child or client is sensitive to certain stimuli. These strategies should help you reduce sensory issues, and help you perform a sensory evaluation to better understand your child or client. It’s important to note though that autism sensory problems aren’t very different from sensory issues that we could be having ourselves. We all can be overreactive to sensory, and treating sensory issues in children with autism won’t be much different than when we’re trying to deal with our own sensory issues.

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Dr. Mary Barbera "fell" into the world of autism in 1999 when her firstborn son, Lucas, was diagnosed with autism one day before his third birthday. In the last 2 decades, Mary went from almost nothing about autism to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, writing a bestseller, The Verbal Behavior Approach (now translated into more than 10 languages) and obtaining a PhD. with an in-depth knowledge of some of the best ABA autism strategies. In 2015, Mary began her first online course on autism that has already been purchased from parents and professionals in more than 45 countries and now sells 3 courses online. With more than 2 decades in the world of autism, both as a parent and as a professional, Mary is in a unique position to help you, especially if you live or work with a child with autism who also has delays or language disorders. Its mission is to change things for 2 million children with autism (or signs of autism) by 2020 through online training and advocacy.

[wunmiakins]

Thanks, Mary. I have learnt a lot from this. My son is 7. He talks using a few sentences, a high reader but he can't comprehend things, hence, he lacks social skills and this gives him some behavioural issues.

[marilynprudente]

Hi mary thank you for this video, my son is 4 and none verbal, he was diagnose with autism, just by watching your videos i learn a lot

[galdimzaplluzha]

Whats your thoughts about Tomatis therapy to reduce senssory issue ?

[andykaufmansgirl]

I myself hate being in a crowded room with loud mindless chatter which I’ve mentioned in these other videos but I also have a sensitivity to light & wear sunglasses 🕶 even when it’s cloudy ⛅️ outside it can still be too bright for my eyes & I also get upset when I’m touched & I’m not expecting it. I don’t get too upset if someone accidentally bumps into me & apologizes to me I let it go but if someone purposely touched me & I didn’t see it coming then it bothers me to the point where that’s all I can think about & I cannot let it go.

[jojogogo]

New experiences trigger my 3 year old son to stim, excitedly. For example first time at the movies, first professional photo shoot xmas back ground. Hes a very happy kid with no tantrums but gets extremely excited. How do you suggest handling this so he can experience more activities calmly. Weighted vest?

[caribbeanmaths]

Can a child be undersensitive and oversensitive to some sounds? My 2 year old barely responds to his name but sometimes when he's not well he cries non-stop when he hears his little cousins' voices.

[soleilvidal]

Doctor, would you recommend an on line confirmatory test for autism? We are from the philippines and we are still under community quarantine.my 3 y/o was initially diagnosed with ASD thru on line assessment.she is higly sensitiv to touch and sound..she can only tolerate a few number of clothes and sleeping matress.she is affected by frying, rain and sharp sounds.

[namasayabukan]

My 2-year-old son puts everything in his mouth ...he calms himself through bitting and he won't settle for soft items. What would you recommend?

[sulagnaghosh]

.My daughter looks at white tube light very frequently. How ca we reduce this behaviour?

[hannelevirtaniemi]

Is it me or is there a thumping sound in the background? It is driving me nuts!!

[Mrs.Milkins]

My son who is 2 years exhibiting asd symptoms we are in the process of diagnosis
He won’t hold a spoon or any utensils he freaks out and pushes my hand to feed him instead but won’t grasp the handle or anything.. if I touch his hands he screams...

[rochelleesparza]

What type of dr. Will his primary refer him to? My 4 yr old will mostly repeat what he hears. Also, screams alit. The school will do an extensive test.

[dipikabadaballa]

Does sweet things make the sensory issues worse. Or sweet things make them more hyperactive. Or is this like sweets hinder in speech for kids with Autism

[poojachoudhary]

My son is 2.5 years he talk very few words but he can explain his requirement n need through gestures

[fromaustraliawithlove]

My son who is nearly 3 years old this coming December might be under reactive, he doesn't respond to our calls and he is focused on what he is doing..

[CHRISandLINUS]

My autistic son is having tremendous difficulty with tactile sensory. His dressing issues are very bad. Any suggestions for me. I'm a single dad.

[ChaRree_Vyu]

Hi my 2 year hates having his hair crumb hair washed he will throw a fit crying And screaming like you’re hurting him really bad, he doesn’t want anyone touching his hair or face he also don't want anyone touching his hands you know like when I go to clean them is this part of Sensory issues??

[pradnyanadkarni]

Good afternoon Mary Maam.You said that sensory issues are not treated by food and by their clothing but then how to manage and tackle it?is there any exercise to be done? Please help me with this.

[ujalasinha]

Hello mam i am from India ... My son has ADHD and spd we diagnost it when he was 3.5 year, now he is 5 year old he doing well but suddenly he afraid for sky what to do now plz help me

[mommom]

Dr is there any payment plan to your course or a discount . I can’t afford the payment but I really need the course for my son ASAP