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My child flaps his hands and mouths words in public. How do I stop this kind of behavior?
Discussion: While these kinds of behaviors can be unsettling, they are not harmful to either you or the child. Consider the broader picture. “Every behavior a child engages in, autistic or not, should be treated as purposeful and as a basis for interaction,” allows Dr. Greenspan. The one exception is if the child is trying…
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My child has many challenging autism behaviors. How do I deal with them?
Discussion: Oftentimes parents will identify particular problems (temper tantrums, perseveration or self-absorption) that they want to remedy, typically because it is embarrassing or disruptive. “There are six steps to take that usually solve these issues,” notes Dr. Greenspan. “Particularly for obsessions, focus in on the child’s activity and practice interacting around it,” Dr. Greenspan says….
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My child’s pediatrician and I disagree over an autism diagnosis, but I would like my child to receive services. What actions can I take?
Discussion: We don’t want to say, “Let’s wait and see” regarding a challenge a child is facing; that makes the challenge harder later. “Parents cannot tolerate this answer any longer,” argues Dr. Greenspan. Parents need to lead the way and educate themselves with regard to their children’s health and well-being. In pediatric trainings, there is…
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Neuroscience in Education: Why the brain Isn’t going to school (or therapy)
Neuroscience in Education: Why the brain Isn’t going to school, or therapy (Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. and its intervention, The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, DO NOT endorse or support ICDL or its DIRFloortime curriculum) Child development, education, and therapy often cling to familiar methods, even when research offers conclusive advancements. According to Gerry Leisman at…
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New Content for Autism Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, we here at StanleyGreenspan.com will be honoring Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s groundbreaking research and work on autistic spectrum disorder with parent-friendly reviews of his most important scientific writings on using Floortime and the DIR model for children, teens and adults with autism. Stay tuned!