A Call to the Senses: The Community Approach

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Michele Y. F. Kong¹ 

关键词: autism spectrum disorders;    sensory sensitivity;    pediatrics;    sensory regulation;    family;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2017.00164

学科分类：儿科学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Inconsolable screaming when touched. Intolerance to bright lights and sudden noise. Frequent meltdowns for no apparent reason. Excessive hand wringing and verbal outburst of sounds. This was our introduction to autism when our 4-year-old son was diagnosed. We quickly learned that a seemingly trivial input (for instance when the doorbell rang) often would lead to an exaggerated response—him having a full-blown meltdown. We found ourselves avoiding public spaces. Eating out, going to movies, or attending sporting events became a distant memory. It was simply too hard, and soon without realizing it, we were in social isolation.

【 授权许可】

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