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Attention Autism

Jellybaby

Hi, I'm new on here but am hoping some of you will be able to help me! I'm an SEN teacher and am looking to introduce Attention Autism and Dance Massage into my class timetable - both of which I've been told would be very good for my pupils. I've found Gina Davies Attention Autism video clips online but nothing about Dance Massage. If anyone can enlighten me or direct me to somewhere I can find out more about either, please do!

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  • Well please elucidate how you get to know the individuals you are helping without some grasp of autism?

    You say "the advice is to know the individuals you are working with, and to know how their Autism impacts on their ability to learn and cope in various situations and adapt their environment accordingly".

    I couldn't agree more, I just think that's quite a big IF.

    If you are to employ Attention Autism "to suit the individuals you work with in a balanced but motivating way" you do need to understand that individual's needs and constraints, including those down to their very individual autism traits.

    By all means take issue with me about my lack of understanding of the objectives behind what Attention Autism attempts to do. I couldn't find out enough on the website. Perhaps if you explained it in more depth I could revise my first impressions.

    But if you cannot elucidate this just comes over as a testimonial. Like in the adverts - Jenny Smith of Wolverhampton says she was very happy with the new ....... and recommends it to her friends.

    I may be a crusty old sceptic, but where autism is concerned I believe it is vital that websites offering services demonstrate comprehension of the issues. Sorry to be a pain.

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  • Well please elucidate how you get to know the individuals you are helping without some grasp of autism?

    You say "the advice is to know the individuals you are working with, and to know how their Autism impacts on their ability to learn and cope in various situations and adapt their environment accordingly".

    I couldn't agree more, I just think that's quite a big IF.

    If you are to employ Attention Autism "to suit the individuals you work with in a balanced but motivating way" you do need to understand that individual's needs and constraints, including those down to their very individual autism traits.

    By all means take issue with me about my lack of understanding of the objectives behind what Attention Autism attempts to do. I couldn't find out enough on the website. Perhaps if you explained it in more depth I could revise my first impressions.

    But if you cannot elucidate this just comes over as a testimonial. Like in the adverts - Jenny Smith of Wolverhampton says she was very happy with the new ....... and recommends it to her friends.

    I may be a crusty old sceptic, but where autism is concerned I believe it is vital that websites offering services demonstrate comprehension of the issues. Sorry to be a pain.

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