Autism,ADHD and Reflex Integration

Autism/ADHD and Primitive Reflex integration with reference to MNRI and QRI

Dated 16/9/18 to 22/9/18

Primitive reflexes (CNS reflexes)are present in an infant but absent in a neurologically healthy adult. These reflexes normally disappear within the first year of life due to inhibition by a mature/developing frontal lobe of the brain. If these reflexes are recurring during adulthood,it can reflect damage to the frontal lobe or spinal cord.If these primitive reflexes are unintegrated or retained in a toddler it shows a brain injury.

Expressing our sincere gratitude to Jasmeet and Meghna Mehta who participated in the reflex integration discussion and provided with informations on MNRI and QRI .

A reflex is an involuntary  or automatic, action that your body does in response to something — without you even having to think about it. You don't decide to kick your leg, it just kicks. There are many types of reflexes and every healthy person has them. In fact, we're born with most of them.

Jasmeet very well explained reflexes ,integration of reflexes and how MNRI helps unintegrated reflexes, integrate.

Why are reflexes important ?

From the womb , the childhood reflex movements literally grow the brain. Repeti- tive, automatic reflex movements are essential for the development of balance, mobility, vision, hearing, speaking, learning and communicating.
Reflex movements are the first foundations of the nervous system. Like a block tower, all further development depends on the readiness of the foundation.
Reflexes originate in the brain stem, or survival brain. When reflexes remain active, the survival brain is constantly stimulated. In this survival mode, there is less ability to access the prefrontal lobes, where we think, create, communicate and make beneficial decisions. In other words, we are more likely to react instead of control- ling our impulses.
Unintegrated reflexes trigger the “fight or flight” response, creating chronic stress. Even when there is no logical reason for stress, we can feel stressed because our physiology is constantly reacting as if threatened. Stress becomes a habit, often below the level of our awareness.

Most reflexes have a time period by which they get integrated. Once integrated either they disappear or integrate to form secondary reflexes.

 https://youtu.be/zV9XaVQrSvA

Masgutova Neurosensorymotor Reflex Integration(MNRI)

https://masgutovamethod.com/learning-the-method/mnri-education-curriculum

https://masgutovamethod.com/testimonials/36/i-am-a-parent-of-a-child-with-an-autism-diagnosis-he-also-has-a-diagnosis-of-anxiety-disorder-adhd-and-fragile-x-he-is-16-years-old-and-has-made-immea


MNRI Method is designed to facilitate the emergence, maturation, and integration process of primary reflex motor patterns for anyone, regardless of condition or age.

How can MNRI address a developmental disability like Asd
How can we connect reflexes and Asd?

When there are neurological deficit / Trauma to the brain , these reflex are either in state of hyper or hypo (either active or non responsive). When in such state - they disturb the development of the child. Very often ignored , play a critical role in our child's development.

To exemplify

Fear Paralysis Reflex FPR emerges in the 5th to 8th week of womb life, and ideally is integrated before birth. FPR is most likely a protective mecha- nism in the face of danger and may help us learn to cope with stress. FPR is a “freezing” reaction similar to a deer caught in the headlights.
There is tightening of the jaw and eye muscles; limb muscles contract and pull in toward the core. The breath is held, and there may be a significant drop in heart rate. Those who study reflexes do not always agree on what triggers FPR, but in general we can think of the FPR as a response to a perceived threat. If the FPR is not fully integrated at birth, it can cause lifelong challenges related to fear. There is an underlying anxiety preventing an individual from moving forward toward meaningful goals. When the Fear Paralysis Reflex is unintegrated it interferes with the integration of successive reflexes, especially the Moro Reflex.

Possible long term effect of an active FPR is
– shallow, difficult breathing
– Underlying anxiety or negativity
– Insecurity, low self-esteem
– Depression, isolation, withdrawal
– Constantly feeling overwhelmed
– Extreme shyness, fear in groups
– Excessive fear of embarrassment
– fear of separation from a loved one,
clinging
– sleep and eating disorders
– feeling stuck
– Elective mutism
– low tolerance to stress
– Withdrawal from touch
– Aggressive or controlling behavior,
craving attention
– Extreme fear of failure, perfectionism
– Phobias


With children with ASD most common reflexes not integrated are
1. Babinski
2. ATNR
3. STNR
4. Spinal Galant
5. Spinal Perez
6. Robinson Grasp
7. Foot Tendon Guard (especially if the child walks with heals up)

What is unique with MNRI?

There are many reflex integration program, MNRI Is has the most research available for reflex integration. An MNRI Therapist is taught how to assess if the reflex is integrated and how to integrate.It has well researched papers for children who have ASD, Cerebral Palsy, ADD, Down Syndrome etc.

MNRI reflex integration program has been well researched and documented.

DR. Svetlana and her son have researched and are always evolving the program since last 20 years.
It's one programme that is approved by 1.Psychological association of America, 2.Occupational therapy association of America
3.Physio therapy association of America  and
4. ASHA  -American speech- language- hearing association )

https://masgutovamethod.com/the-method/the-mnri-method-approach-programs

If the child has retained the Babinski reflexes, here are a few signs you may notice in your child:

Toe walking
Issues with proprioceptive and vestibular system
Muscles in the back of the legs are affected, altering gait
Trouble with balancing
Gravitational Insecurity (not being confident with their sense of stability)
Trouble with vestibular, visual and sensory systems

How can we assess the child  for MNRI?

Technically an assessment will list the reflexes to be worked on, no of days in a week and also priority 1 and 2 where you work on priority one and then on priority 2. Each assessment is valid for 6 months

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23659315

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24092983

https://journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/Pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=1984&issue=06000&article=00004&type=Abstract

What are the drawbacks of MNRI?
Mnri clinics are expensive by Indian standards but 6 hours of therapy for 6 days brings about significant difference

Quantum Reflex Integration (QRI)

https://reflexintegration.net/product/qri-harmonic-low-level-lasers/

https://youtu.be/0fmILtzJ3Dc

https://youtu.be/IKiwQoXxyYU

https://youtu.be/vfyjEQ0wXMw

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1029765563773500/


Meghna Mehta explained that QRI uses a cold laser, no exercises are involved,and it's easier to do on ASD kids.
Qri integrates reflexes faster also is better for integrating Moro and FPR which are typically very important for kids with asd.
Many parents testified the advantages and ease of QRI cold lasers on Asd kids that the onset of seizures have come to a halt after starting QRI, thanks to integrated FPR that raises the seizure threshold.

What happens when cold lasers (noninvasive) are used?
Laser penetrates the skin and affects muscles, nerves, bone, fascia etc. You trace the path on the body for each reflex. Qri also makes use of acupressure points.
Cold Laser is very safe and fda approved, used widely for many years. Precaution is that it should not be used on known cancer ,thyroid and avoid shining in the eyes.
Laser directly affects cellular mitochondria. It increases atp production which helps to  increase the cell division and helps and with inflammation.

It used by OTs/PTs/chiropractors/sports medicine drs.

https://reflexintegration.net/product/quantum-reflex-integration-sansur-bali/

Thank you all participants
#Asd parents and Therapists Group,Kerala.

Asd and Vision Disorders Faq

Vision Disorders Explained By Parents and Queries Answered By Experts On the field.

Dated 27/8/18

Asdparents and Therapists Group was highly privileged to have two eminent optometrists on board to answer queries from parents on vision disorders and Visual perception disorders. Our sincere gratitude to
*Diwakar Rao, working in Sankara Eye Hospital, HOD of Vision Therapy Department, Specialized in Vision Therapy & Behavioural Optometry & Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation.

*Nikhita Jacob , optometrist from sankara  vision clinic , Bangalore

*Zahi-r-Ibrahim Opthalmologist

Vision disorder is basically vision impairment where the vision is affected due to various reasons like refractive error.

Visual perception disorder is related impairment of perceptual skills like discrimination between things, matching the shapes, colors and similar actions in day-to-day life.

Q.What are the possible symptoms of vision disorder?

A.Blurring of vision, going closer to objects, rubbing eyes, squeezing eyes.

Q.My child usually fidgets fingers or objects in front of the eyes.Could you explain the same?

A.Referring to your queries with regard to fidget with fingers or staring at hands is due to visual stimulus.
Most of the special kids have very sensitive visual stimulus, to avoid this over stimulation they adopt eye poking, flapping of hands or even staring at objects.
Their is no written evidence on this.

Q.My daughter have the habit of eye-poking ,sometimes eyeball comes outside. what can i do for this?

A.Eye poking is due to very sensitive visual stimulus. Not to worry about.Eye poking symptoms reduce over a period of time with Vision therapy.
Initially we can help them like using a sticker on the child’s shoes so they know which foot to put them on.
Four line papers to help with word spacing and sizing and correct line alignment.
Use a marker to outline the boundaries for coloring.
Break visual activities into small steps.
Later slowly stop helping them in such routine duties and let them to do it on their own.

Q.My son does cornergaze , mostly when he focus more on TV ,when objects move ,can you explain why is it happening ?

A.Most of the kids have corner gazing, fond of seeing moving objects and rotating objects is due to visual stimulus.

https://www.autism.com/vison

https://www.covd.org/page/Autism

http://www.newimageeyecenter.com/vision-perception.html

Chitra Chandran explained how to ready a child in the spectrum for Vision examination in the hospital.
Preparation is always needed,the only difference is that, compared to preparing a day before as applicable for some kids, deliberately tell the child while on the way to the hospital nowadays ( a step ahead towards dealing with emergency)
Give instructions in advance on how to listen to the doctor and  nurse,and explain  that they r trying to help the child.
Also let them understand how to ask them  or parent  for any help

She pointed out some issues faced  by asd kids for eye examinations such as sensory issues towards touching the chin and  forehead , keeping eyes open for a long time and so on. She also suggested that for touch sensitivity, we should try giving that kind of rough feel with some object at forehead and chin beforehand itself n try keep them desensitized

https://lynnhellerstein.com/succeed-in-school/

https://lynnhellerstein.com/casestudies/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10803-012-1475-2

Mrs Akila Vaidyanathan explained that Vision is affected by dysfunction of the organ or it's parts the nerve etc. Perception  is affected by how we process the sensory data collected by the organ  (same goes for  hearing)... both are  related but the latter is also affected  by attention or the lack of it.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4327555/

https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/articles-1/2015/11/13/rickets-and-eye-poking-in-autism-associated-with-calcium-deficiency

Q.Could someone explain more on convergence insufficiency.Is it the reason why children lack the ability to focus on fast moving objects and catch it?

A.Convergence insufficiency actually causes inability to focus but that is not the only reason when it comes to moving objects. Eye movements required to focus on moving objects are called saccades and pursuits, which is mostly affected in ASD kids. That could also be the reason that the child is not able to fixate at moving objects.

Q.How heritable are refractive disorders?

A.If the parents are having a moderate to high power, then most likely the child will have refractive power.

Q.Are vision disorders (not visual perception disorder)  more in asd population than general population?

A.Not really required. Indeed most ASD kids have good vision and affected perceptual skills.

Zahi-r-Ibrahim explained that Refractive errors are independent of issues caused by visual processing.Sometimes individuals struggle to see ,not because they have a refractive error, but due to visual stress.
Glare be it from the surrounding, or glare from a reading surface affects the individual.

Scotopic sensitivity - (visual stress)  , arises from the glare from the surrounding, which impacts on visual processing of information.
In scotopic sensitivity,( visual stress )  individuals affected by it , often cannot read or write very well and are sensitive to light n sound
Individuals who have refractive errors and have been wearing glasses to correct refractive errors , still affected by visual stress ,affecting their reading and writing ,hence affirms
Refractive error independent of
Refractive error.

Q.My daughter mostly likes to squint her eyes every now and then.what could be the reason?

A.Possible reason can be refractive error.We can correct refractive error by glasses.I will recommend comprehensive eye examination

Q.I have squint ( I wear glasses ).when I wear my glasses u won’t see my squint  but when I am physically exhausted ,my squint is obvious .What’s wrong with the eyes?

A.Your symptoms look like intermetant Divergent squint, which get obvious towards end of day, or when you are tired.
Possible cause is poor eye muscle control.
I will suggest eye examination.
Vision therapy will help in your case.

Q.Why does my son constantly rub the eyes?

A.It can be because of foreign body sensation in eye.
It can be because of poor focusing ability (Accommodation insufficiency)
In this case distance vision will be normal.
Problem will be seen for near vision.

Q.Is there any test to find out ,the issues from glare from the  surrounding and from flash cards .How I can help him for this problm?

A .If struggling with glare from flash cards - change the background colour.
Sky blue , pink and yellow.
The colour flash card  to which his response is quickest is the colour that is helping to reduce the glare best.
Use that colour flash card.
Perhaps low light switch to black white flash cards - better contrast .
Daylight - colour paper.
Its a case of trial and error ,if it works use that.


https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2015/04/10/%E2%80%98how-can-we-tell-if-our-nonverbal-teen-needs-glasses%E2%80%99

Thank you all
#Asd Parents and Therapists Group,Kerala

Visual Perception

Autism ,Vision and Visual Perception

Dated 26/8/18 to 8/9/18
Visual Problems and Autism

Autistic individuals have difficulty processing and responding to information from their senses, as well as difficulties with communication and social interaction. Visual problems are also very common.
Often, the signs of these vision problems can be masked by the behaviours that autistic individuals use to cope with the sensory overload of the world around them. The behaviors that are attributable to both autism and vision problems can include lack of eye contact, staring at spinning objects or light, fleeting peripheral glances, side viewing, and difficulty attending visually.
Autistic people may also have problems coordinating their central and peripheral vision.
For example, when asked to follow an object with their eyes, they usually do not look directly at the object. Instead, they will scan or look off to the side of the object. Eye movement disorders and crossed eyes are common.

Many autistic people are *visually defensive. Visually defensive persons avoid contact with specific visual input and might have hypersensitive vision. They have difficulty with visually holding still and frequently rely on a constant scanning of visual information in an attempt to gain meaning.
Since autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect how we process and respond to sensory information, it’s important to evaluate exactly what visual sensory information is going in. https://youtu.be/NfDfXCiQRqY

Devyna Lembard gave us an insight into eyesight and Vision.There is a big difference between eye‐sight and vision. Eye‐sight is the ability to see clearly at 20 feet so usually people call it 20-20 vision but, Vision goes far beyond just this

Our nervous system is no different than it was 50,000 years ago
– Our visual system supported survival by letting us know about the dynamic three dimensional space around us and it still does the same.
– Our visual system enabled us to move our body when and where we needed to
– Therefore, our visual and vestibular system have been intimately synchronized to the extent that if the vestibular system has an processing issue then the visual perceptual skills will also get hampered.

In last 20 years,  Visual responsibilities for survival have changed
• We no longer are required to be skilled with the visual assessment of and bodily movement through dynamic three dimensional space
• It has become cognitive survival in a static, two dimensional symbolic near‐point environment
• Now, we need to sit, not move or speak, and process two dimensional language symbols at 16” for long periods of time
• And now, this is often when looking at a light source i.e computer,  iPad or phone.
• This is a socially compulsive, biologically unacceptable task.
• Cognitive survival in a static, two dimensional symbolic near‐point environment does not require 20/20 eyesight!
• At the time of the Civil War, the Snellen chart was developed
• A myth began, and persists today, that 20/20 is perfect vision. This is one of the most naive statements that can be made about vision
• It is especially the cruelest conclusion that can be drawn for a child struggling in school, who has visual problems, but who has 20/20 eye‐sight
• Hence, there has been a shift away from visual / vestibular integration to visual / vestibular dissociation!

The Vestibular System Provides:
An inertial gravity receptor which establishes a
gravitational reference point for our body at all
times and under all conditions
A central vertical axis centeredness of the body
in time and space as a foundation for 3
dimensional orientation and movement
around this center for relating to objects,
people, and events in our world
The ability to self‐regulate behavior with
social‐emotional skill & confidence
A cognitive foundation for orientation,
planning & execution of purposeful
engagement with an integrated weaving of
past, present, & future

Perceptual Stability in Space Requires congruence of:
Vestibulo‐spinal for dynamic postural alignment & control
Vestibulo‐cervical for neck stabilization & head control
Vestibulo‐visual & auditory for head orientation & stability for oculomotor control and sound localization & processing
Vestibulo‐cerebellar for position in space so as to regulate & modulate sequencing & timing of motor output based on signals received & matched to cortical inte.
Vestibular Sensory‐Motor Bridge Triads
1.  Vestibulo‐cochlear‐oculomotor triad of the head
Cervical control for spatial‐temporal
orientation of the head supports looking &
listening

2.    Vestibulo‐proprioceptive‐tactile triad of the body
Cervical integration of the head & body
in time & space affords static positioning &
purposeful movement for meaningful,
adaptive engagement in life skills and occupations

https://www.parentingautismindia.com/2016/11/good-website-eye-can-learn.html

https://www.parentingautismindia.com/2016/10/helpful-book-eye-power.html

Visual perception is among the last of skills a child develops. Eye-hand coordination is a prerequisite. Visual tracking in vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and circular planes is an essential precursor to visual perception. Visual perception consists of visual discrimination, visual figure ground, visual-spatial relationships, visual form constancy, visual memory, and visual closure.
Some are explained below:

Visual-spatial relationships—the ability to determine, from among four forms of identical configuration, the one single form or part of a single form that is going in a different direction from the other forms or from parts of forms

Visual sequential memory—the ability to remember for immediate recall (after a few seconds of exposure) a series of various forms from among four separate series of forms

Visual discrimination—the ability to match or determine the exact characteristics

Visual memory—the ability to remember for immediate recall characteristics of a form

Visual form constancy—the ability to see a form and find that same form even though the form may be smaller or larger and, whatever the size, whether rotated, reversed and/or hidden among other forms

Visual figure-ground—the ability to perceive a form visually; to find this form with other forms hidden in a conglomerated ground of matter

Visual motor skills—the ability to coordinate eye and hand movements to draw geometric shapes, letters, and numbers or to complete a maze

Visual perception—the ability to incorporate and process visual information; to perceive stimuli in forms that are recognized by the brain

Visual closure—the ability to recognize incomplete forms and “fill in” the lines mentally to match a completed form.

https://youtu.be/f-9N-mRRbMc

Devyna Lembard

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#Asd parents and Therapists Group,Kerala.

NIEPID

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Formerly National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped)established in the year 1984 at Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad (TS) is an Autonomous Body under the administrative control of Deparment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. NIEPID (Formely NIMH) is dedicated to provide quality services to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan) in the National interest. 

http://www.niepid.nic.in/


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Social Story for Flood affected Asd Individuals with Malayalam translation

Social Story for Flood affected Asd Individuals By T.K Venkitachalam alias
Venki ,The Illustrator

Venki is a Children's book Illustrator, involved in illustrating picture books, activities , visual oriented Iearning materials for children,based at Kochi .

During the Kerala floods which was followed by massive rehabilitation,it was noticed by therapists that some of the individuals in the spectrum were reluctant to return back to own homes due to anxiety,panic and insecurities.The social story illustrated by Venki ,can be used as a replica to help individuals tide over their fears and anxieties and return back to their homes.

Repeating the above illustration will definitely relieve the stress and strain associated with Asd individuals which is the aftermath of floods.Always be calm and deal with our kids with much composure.



Adding Malayalam translation on request from viewers.

Expressing our sincere gratitude to Venki,The Illustrator.

Courtesy for Malayalam translation
Hasin Melepat
Basil Melepat,Software experts,Working at HasBas Bros Studious.
Members of "Varam Kootayma",Malappuram.


Thank you.

#Asd Parents and Therapists Group,Kerala

Guidance to manage flood affected Asd individuals

*Guidance to deal with CWSN in Relief Camps*

The most important thing is to reduce anxiety in the child since with severe sensory issues and limited communication, the outcome is usually a 'Flight or Fight' response.

However, assume they are competent to understand and talk and act accordingly, even though they may not respond.

Change in the environment and their normal routine may cause anxiety and stress .use calming strategies to help them ,familiar people and caregivers to give assurance to them

#Present *visual aids (videos , pictures,photos ,simple drawings )to help the children to understand the situation
.Using the *visual aids as support , explain to the children about any changes . Allow them *time to process the information as well prepare themselves for any transitions ,which can be challenge in many ways for children with autism (Can't draw? use Google images and animations)
Simple Visual aids ( via drawings, photos  )  and social stories to help them under stand the situation better . Help them to know what routine is ahead like sleeping, eating going to bathroom, meeting  teacher or elder etc. Use as much visual aids like simple drawings to illustrate.

#Autism children ,they may be sensitive to environmental stimuli like  noise (never speak too loud or shout or yell),smells, lights , clothing and temperature (various stimuli depends on child )they can be easily overwhelmed by surroundings .try to figure out the potential stimuli and avoid it

#Try to avoid flashing and flickering lights.Try and minimise the tube lighting, and also any irritating background noise.

#See if they need to use the bathroom. *Use pictures of toilet to ask if they need to go . In fact take them to the bathroom for *#2* at least once and *#1* every 2-3 hours. (most important)

#Provide sensory toys  (these are the toys which gives  particular sensory input to the child ,it can be visual or tactile .toys like fidgetting or squeeshy)

#Some children have the habit of putting things in mouth to satisfy their sensory needs is to be taken  care of (caution)

#Hand flapping , repetitive behaviour often  serve to help cope with regulation of emotions.It is important to give them conduit to do so with out much attention brought to it.Do not stop the child if he/she is engaging in hand flapping or pacing or other self stimulatory behavior since that is their way of self regulation. It may look odd but it is their way of calming themselves.

  

Let them flap hands or fidget fingers/objects

#Keep one corner area to be free with soft beds ,like cool down area , whenever child feels distress ,child can go there and cool down  himself.

#Provide soft sensory items ,the child can use for calming

#If child shows any frustration ,try to look for reasons ,react calmly ,give time for them to cool down

 #Autism children express their physical issues through behaviour ,try to figure it out.

#Avoid processed foods as much as possible.Some kids will be on a wheat free ,milk free ,cocoa free,soy free diet
Refer gfcfsf diet.
https://tacanow.org/family-resources/in-defense-of-the-gfcfsf-diet-for-children-with-autism/

#They maybe sensitive to various sounds and stimuli so trying to figure out any potential sound , touch or visual stimuli that may trigger anxiety attacks and as far as possible removing such stimuli will be useful

#Use bed sheets or soft blankets to cover them (if they prefer, else not)

#Soft lullabies or singing (most of them love songs) can help.

#If some can engage in play, try and device simple games with a defined  beginning and end. Eg:-Putting stuff in a box, or running upto  a point.

*CWSN :-children with special needs

Mrs Indulekha Damodaran

#Asd parents and Therapists Group,Kerala.

Music Therapy

Music is in the fabric of our soul and has several benefits which are lesser known today...heres a refresher course

🎵  *Ahir Bhairav*:
Gives free relaxed feeling and mitigates dust allergies and skin disease. Good for arthritic conditions

🎵  *Amrutavarshini*:
Ushana vyathi nasini ( alleviates diseases related to heat)

🎵  *Ananda Bhairavi*:
Supresses stomach pain in both men and women. Reduces kidney type problems. Controls blood pressure

🎵  *Bagesri*:
Helps in attaining Guru's grace

🎵  *Bhairavi*:
Reduces anxiety, pressures, skin, disease, allergies

🎵  *Bhupala*:
To awaken someone out of deep sleep

🎵  *Charukesi*:
26th raga in the melakarta scale (parent) of the south Indian classical music. Rejuvenates the mind helping one to age gracefully. It enlivens the singer and listener.

🎵  *Desh*:
The suppression of the senses releases a negative force. The process of sublimation needs a spiritual path. Rag Desh can provide that. Its energy gives the listener serenity, peace, inner joy, right valor, universal love and patriotism

🎵  *Dwijavanti*:
Quells paralysis and sicorders of the mind

🎵  *Ganamurte*:
Helpful in diabetes
Sure.
🎵  *Hamsadhwani*:
Energy giving. Provides good thinking, chaitanya. Sarvarogaharini (panacea

🎵  *Hemavati*:
Good for joint and back pain

🎵  *Hindolam*:
Improves digestive power. Cures stomach related. problems

🎵  *Kalyani*:
Gives energy and removes tension and acts as general tonic. Dispels the darkness of fear; Gives motherly comfort and increases confidence. Kalyani means mangalam. Recited with faith and devotion, it is believed to clinch marriage alliances. Many authentic reports exist about the raga's power to destroy fear in many forms: fear of poverty, of love, of power, of ill-health, of death, and so on.

🎵  *Kapi*:
Sick patients get over their depression, anxiety. Reduces absent mindedness

🎵  *Karaharapriya*:
Curative for heart disease and nervous irritablility, neurosis, worry and distress.

🎵  *Kedaram*:
Gives energy and removes tension

🎵  *Keervani*:
Promotes dhyana (meditation) at mental and physical levels

🎵  *Kokilam*:
Helps to prevent stone formation, burning sensations, sleeplessness and anxiety.

🎵  *Madhuvarshini*:
Good for nerves. Cures diseases like slight headache, sleeplessness, and sinus problems.

🎵  *Madhyamavati*:
Clears paralysis, giddiness, pain in legs/hands, etc. and nervous complaints

🎵  *Malaya Maruta*:
To awaken someone out of deep sleep

🎵  *Maya Malava Gowla*:
Counters pollution. It can be called the Gateway to Carnatic music. The history of Camatic music says that the blessed musician, Purandaradasar, introduced the system of Mayamalava gowla. This raga has the power to neutralize toxins in the body. Practicing it in the early hours of the morning, in the midst of nature will enhance the strength of the vocal chords.

🎵  *Mohanam*:
Mohanam is present where beauty and love coexist. It filters out the ill-effects of kama (desire for sex) , krodha (anger) and moha (lust), bestowing immense benefits on the listener. Also said to sures chronic headaches, indigestion, and depression.

🎵  *Neelambari*:
To get rid of insomnia

🎵  *Ranjani*:
Cures kidney disease

🎵  *Rathipathipriya*:
Adds strengh and vigor to a happy wedded life. This 5-swara raga has the power to eliminate poverty. The prayoga of the swaras can wipe off the vibrations of bitter feelings emitted by ill will

🎵  *Rohini*:
Cures back pain, joint pain, etc.

🎵  *Sama*:
Makes mind sober, tranquil, induces good sleep. Good for world peace.

🎵  *Saramati*:
Elevates from depressed state. Cures balagraha dosham in children ( undiagnoses crying and imitability). For sleeplessness, itching, eye and ear problems, skin problems, and the problems of hearing irregular sounds

🎵  *Sindu Bhairavi*:
Removes sins and sorrows and saves from unforesenn events

🎵  *Sivaranjani*:
Powerful raga for meditation; bestows benevolence of God. Removes sadness, ushana roga santi (diseases related to excess heat). Good for general health

🎵Sandhya Kalyani:
Cures ear, nose and eye diseases. Relieves chronic clods. Gives good sleep and freshness

🎵  *Shankarabharanam*:
The power of this raga is incredible. It cures mental illness, soothes the turbulent mind and restores peace and harmony. If rendered with total de
votion for a stipulated period, it can cure mental disorders said to be beyond the scope of medical treatment. It also is said to have the power to shower wealth.

🎵  *Shanmugapriya*:
Sharpens the intellect of the singer as well as the listener. Instills courage in one's mind and replenishes the energy in the body.

🎵  *Subhapantuvarali*:
Alleviates mental dilemmas and indecisiveness

🎵  *Suddha dhanyasi*:
Remover of sorrows. Gives a happy feeling. Tonic for nerves. Cures rhinitis and migraine.

🎵  *Suruti*:
Mitigates stomach burn, insomnia, fear, disgust

🎵  *Vakulabharanam*:
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, depression, skin disease and skin

🎵  *Varali*:
Varali is good for vayu tatva, heart, skin ailments and gastric problems.

🎵  *Vasanta / Vasanti*:
Controls high and low blood pressure, cures heart as well as nervous diseases. Can dear the fog of confusion when a series of medical tests has to be analysed. It heals nervous breakdowns.

🎵  *Vasantham*:
Cures paralysis

🎵  *Viswambari*:
General tonic, acts quickly
🎵  *Yamuna Kalyani*:
Gives freshness and dynamism

Courtesy :- Devyna Lembard.

Therapeutic listening

                    Therapeutic Listening

A collection of therapeutic listening programs I had compiled sometime ago for those who are interested in it.

The Listening Program https://advancedbrain.com/

Tomatis
        http://www.tomatis.com/

Berard AIT
        http://berardaitwebsite.com/

Therapeutic Listening https://vitallinks.com/therapeutic-listening/

CAPDOTS
          http://capdots.com/

ForBrain
           https://www.forbrain.com/

The REI Custom Program
                               https://www.stronginstitute.com/rei-custom-program/autism/


Sanjaya Ganesh.

Communication Passports for Those with Asd

Whatsapp Discussion on Communication Passports/Books /Charts/Bands/Cue cards  and Personal Portfolio for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dated 1/8/18 to 10/8/18

*Communication passports

A communication passport is a one page document that the child has with him or her all of the time. It gives the people they meet basic information about how they communicate and what support they need. Personal Communication Passports are a practical and person-centred way of supporting children, young people and adults who cannot easily speak for themselves. Passports are a way of pulling complex information together and presenting it in an easy-to-follow format

 Passports aim to:

Present the person positively as an individual, not as a set of 'problems' or disabilities;
Provide a place for the person's own views and preferences to be recorded and drawn to the attention of others;
Reflect the person's unique character, sense of humour etc.;
Describe the person's most effective means of communication and how others can best communicate with, and support the person;
Draw together information from past and present, and from different contexts, to help staff and conversation partners understand the person and have successful interactions;
Place equal value on the views of all who know the person well, as well as the views of the specialist professionals.  The advantage of Passports is that they are easy to read, informative, useful and fun. They are highly personal, so guidelines to good practice are outlined in this book to protect the children and vulnerable people who use Passports.

*Who uses Passports

 Passports are used in home, care, social work, health and education settings. They are of key importance in the community to link up input from all of those different settings. Passports are useful for a very wide range of people. It is not to do with age or medical diagnosis, it is primarily to do with communication difficulties, and life circumstances.

http://www.communicationpassports.org.uk/Home/


*Communication books & charts

Some children can learn to make choices by pointing to a symbol and or word in a communication book or on a communication chart. They might be able to point with a fist or a finger or they might be able to point with their eyes or with a head pointer

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/501869952201810863/&ved=2ahUKEwj89vzIxufcAhXKMY8KHQaOC2EQFjAUegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0w9Z_GKS7OcsQhAKn4ypHX&ampcf=1&cshid=1534078290699

*Communi-bands

 Communication wristbands to indicate a clear "yes" "no" response for special needs children/adults who are non-verbal or who may have unclear speech

https://www.google.com/search?q=communication+band+autism&prmd=niv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwili-WIyOfcAhWHNI8KHUBKBpkQ_AUIEigC&biw=360&bih=560#imgrc=CClk74gRX3e6oM:

*Personal portfolio

A personal portfolio is a user-friendly booklet about your child to introduce them to others. It is especially helpful when your child has communication difficulties.

http://www.victoriesnautism.com/communication--behavioral-cues.html


Gina expressed the relevance of communication books when the child first starts schooling.She implied the relevance of using pictures of family members,home ,school,toys and food.

Renu.S.Singh demonstrated the communication books and schedules she made. She adviced that the number of picture choices given mainly depends on the comprehension and scanning ability of the child.She asked to increase the number of picture choices as the child progressed.Pictures of custom made simple boards,schedule boards and calender types were provided.

Courtesy :- Renu Singh
Contact renuraj2singh@gmail.com for queries or orders.

For preparing improvised teaching aids Renu suggested using self adhesive Velcro rolls of 25m.

Catherine Figarado too demonstrated velcro that can be used for the purpose.

Kalpana Andrews provided a direct link for purchasing Velcro which she reviewed as  of good quality

https://www.amazon.in/Vardhman-strong-adhesive-Fasteners-color/dp/B075CLXC2B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533739746&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=velcro+dots&dpPl=1&dpID=31PvqLu5I5L&ref=plSrch

We analysed that communication books /charts /boards/bands etc play a vital role in the life of a person affected with Asd.These are medium for communication for our kids.

Thank you all

#Asd parents and Therapists Group,Kerala.

Sign Language,PECS and ASD

Sign Language ,PECS and Autism spectrum Disorder

WhatsApp discussion dated 2/8/18 To 10/8/ 18

Sign languages (also known as signed languages) are languages that use the visual-manual modality to convey meaning. Language is expressed via the manual signstream in combination with non-manual elements. Sign languages are full-fledged natural languages with their own grammar and lexicon.This means that sign languages are not universal and they are not mutually intelligible, although there are also striking similarities among sign languages (Wikipedia)

 PECS:Picture exchange communication system  is a specific program where the child exchanges a picture of what he wants for the real thing.  It is a very prescribed program and in order to do this, you must go through special training, purchase special materials, and have another trained adult to do the therapy with you.


https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/aac-apps-review/

 PECS phase 1 to 6
https://youtu.be/aouSfDAW-Q8

PECS communication system
https://youtu.be/X-7XK1USpBc

Using Visuals to teach autistic students
https://youtu.be/RO6dc7QSQb4

The discussion started off by Priti Vadakkath by sharing her experiences using sign language on the advice of a BCBA for a home based programme.She pointed that while using sign language one should understand the do's and dont's of the sign language use.The major advantage of sign language is that it's natural. emotive and not based on any technology at the same time completely dependant on the person who uses it.She also pointed out that the disadvantage of using sign language is that the general public doesnot understand sign language.
 Sign language Dictionary
http://www.aslsignlanguagedictionary.com/sign-language-dictionary.html

Why I start with sign language
https://youtu.be/1FAv9Tu6Mgk

Using ABA for first sounds
https://youtu.be/kgCM_VqcFOU

Lakshmi Jayakrishnan shared her experiences  on using a picture -word book cut out from magazines for developing communication.She preferred using sign language for basic needs.She shared her apprehensions in using sign language as a medium for communication owing to it's disadvantages , but recommended it as a cue.She shared her experience that sign language was indeed a motivation for the child to speak.

Suja Pisharody demonstrated how pictures help in improving  communication skills in Asd children

Akila Vaidyanathan of Amaze Trust,Coimbatore very well demonstrated her power point presentations and word documents on PECS, Online resources for PECS,Avaz Online Resources and RPM resources.(Not publishing for copyright issues)

She also shared the product catalogue designed by her and made by her interns on the spectrum from the "Ameya Training Programme"

For products and queries please mail  the following address.
Gmail- amaze1209@gmail.com

DIY Pecs
https://koriathome.com/make-a-homemade-pecs-binder/

Chitra Chandran gave an overview of how she used PECS until the child reached sentence level.She explained that she used picture schedule for helping daily routine which helped the child to become independent very soon.She pointed out that even minimally verbal kids can enhance their speech with PECS as the major advantage is helping the kids reduce stress while trying to retrieve words.Once the child is confident enough it's equally important to fade the use of PECS.She also noticed special educators using PECS only till Phase 3

Renu Singh shared her dissertation for parental awareness on various ACCs being used and it provides a wonderful overview on the same and how to use PECS efficiently.Her first batch of Teaching aids under the brand name "Wings to learn" ,handmade by PRAGATI, a vocational training centre for individuals with Autism ( subsidiary of Bubbles centre,Bangalore) is available to yhe public now.She acknowledged Mrs Sarbani Mallick of Bubbles Autism Center for her successful venture.

Contact the following mail for teaching aids.
renuraj2singh@gmail.com

Useful links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Na69fN9aAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt8uzRl9eMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKU7J6t08Bo

http://www.acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=874


http://www.acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=836

http://www.acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=875

http://www.acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=800

http://acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=667

http://acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=815

http://acadcom.com/acawebsite/prodView.asp?idproduct=876

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2014/04/free-printable-daily-schedule.html?m=1

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2018/01/free-visual-schedule-printables.html?m=1

https://goo.gl/images/qzhJe1

https://goo.gl/images/YNG4an

https://goo.gl/images/aafhX9

https://goo.gl/images/38btNZ

https://goo.gl/images/38btNZ

Thank you all

#Asd parents and Therapists Group,Kerala