| Not only is it three to four times more common in boys than girls but autism is in fact a growing concern since there is an increasing number of children being diagnosed with it. This state of affairs has been deduced by Senior Guidance and Counselor Officer attached to the Region Three Education Department, Ms Sharon Dyall.Qualified Therapist, Sharon DyallDyall, in a research she completed, has been able to ascertain that autism is not a disease but rather is a complex group of developmental disorders of brain function that can affect children during their first three years of life.The purpose of the study, she explained,NFL Jerseys From China, is to highlight the usefulness of expressive therapies such as art,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale, music, dance/movement, drama, play or poetry/creative writing for social service practitioners in Guyana. Further it was aimed at letting them (social service practitioners) know that the creative arts can be used to bring about self awareness, change and healing.Dyall has therefore been able to ascertain that practitioners can help children with the autism spectrum disorder with communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills which would enhance their well-being.She is moreover hopeful that, aided by her research work, other practitioners will be able to understand that although children with autism experience multiple development challenges such as communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviours, these challenges can be less impacting through the application of expressive therapies, mainly art and music.Dyall, in highlighting the challenges associated with dealing with autistic children, pointed out that “children with autism might have problems talking with others, or they might not look others in the eye when spoken to. They may have to line up their crayons,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, markers or building blocks before they can pay attention, or they may say the same word repeatedly to calm themselves down. They may also express their happiness by flapping their arms, or they might inflict wounds on themselves to show they are not happy.”The qualified therapist has been able to conclude that some people with autism never even learn how to talk.Although there are treatments available for children with autism, such as behaviour and communication therapies or medicines to control symptoms, there is no known cure for this.Dyall has, however, noted that since children display autistic behaviours differently, it is imperative for parents to constantly explore different therapeutic interventions that can be applicable to their children’s varying needs.“They must ensure that their children can lead lives that are as normal as possible,” as she reiterated the use of expressive therapies, such as art and music,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, for children with autism.Art therapy, for instance,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, is a well-known therapeutic intervention that uses imagery, such as painting, drawing and sculpting. These arts enable a person to explore feelings, emotions and thoughts, and are used to help the client communicate feelings that may be pent-up due to issues that may have occurred during a developmental stage, such as a traumatic event. Hence, the benefits of art therapy are important for therapeutic interventions, Dyall highlighted.Based on her analysis of other researchers’ work,Cheap Sports Jerseys, she intimated, “I am more and more convinced that the use of expressive therapies can effect positive behavioural changes in children with autism.”However, she added that it is imperative to encourage parental involvement to support these children with autism through the therapeutic process.And according to her too, “Budding practitioners should be aware that art and music therapy can be used to address the series of developmental issues and other factors such as emotional, social interactions, communication and physical health effects that autism may have on children and families.”According to Dyall, the goal of applying expressive therapies is justified by seeing “our autistic children who achieve significant behavioural changes” which will help them to grow and achieve successfully despite their challenges. |
