Art and Music
Art and music are particularly useful in sensory integration, providing tactile, visual and auditory stimulation.
Music therapy is good for speech development and language comprehension. Songs can be used to teach language and increase the ability to put words together.
Art therapy can provide a nonverbal, symbolic way for the child with autism to express him or herself.
Animal Therapy
Animal therapy may include horseback riding or swimming with dolphins. Therapeutic riding programs provide both physical and emotional benefits, improving coordination and motor development, while creating a sense of well-being and increasing self-confidence.
Dolphin therapy was first used in the 1970s by psychologist David Nathanson. He believed that interactions with dolphins would increase a child's attention, enhancing cognitive processes.
In a number of studies, he found that children with disabilities learned faster and retained information longer when they were with dolphins, compared to children who learned in a classroom setting.
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