Posts tagged: proprioception

Where Am I? Explaining Proprioception and Autism

What is it? Proprioception , meaning “one’s own” and perception, is the sense of the relative position of parts of the body. Unlike the traditional five senses by which we perceive the outside world, proprioception tells you whether your body is moving or sitting still, as well as where your body parts are located in [...]

Why Does My Autistic Child Scream?!

Being a “space invader” Staring into lights Self-stimming, such as rocking, spinning, banging head, humming, or screaming Little or no eye contact Picky eater (especially regarding textured foods) Does your child display any of these “odd” behaviors? What we see as abnormal or sometimes even impish or difficult is usually related to the child’s attempt [...]