How to Create a Safe and Engaging Sensory Experience at the Pool

• By: Maggie Achenbrener OTD-PP, OTR/M Concordia University Wisconsin Alysha Skuthan, PhD, OTR/L, ASDCS Shenandoah University
• July 12th, 2024
• children, drowning, safety, sensory issues, sensory regulation, Summer 2024 Issue, swimming, treatment
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The pool is a great tool to use to cool down and engage individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the summer. Not only can water exploration in the pool provide socialization opportunities in a natural environment, but water can meet essential sensory needs as it provides deep pressure...

The Changing Times and Tools of Assistive Technology: One Man’s Story of College Success

• By: Dena Gassner, MSW Center for Understanding
• January 1st, 2016
• assistive technology, college support, independence, Kurzweil, parent, sensory regulation
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Patrick Kelty is a 27-year-old adult with an autism spectrum disorder whose life was changed by multiple forms of assistive technology. From that first elementary school reading tool, his life has immensely improved. Elementary School In his elementary years, PK (as we call him) benefitted...