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Phoenix Counselling and Behaviour Management

Locality: Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 404 909 112

Address: Jersey Ave 2223 Mortdale, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 For anyone afflicted or affected by ADHD this is for you. With a healthy dose of self awareness you will discover the power is real and so are the supreme benefits of this incredible condition. Embrace your ADHD.

22.01.2022 Difficulty sleeping! Difficulty sleeping is a very common problem with children on the spectrum. As many as 50% of children on the spectrum experience some dif...ficulty sleeping. This can be a real problem for both the child and parents getting their needed rest. For the children, who already have fragile nervous systems, lack of sleep will compound any other difficulties (sensory, emotional, behavioral, etc.) they are experiencing. Steady sleep patterns are essential to keep the nervous system calm and organized. Listed below are several of the common strategies used to stabilize sleep patterns. 1. Consistent bedtime routine: The body needs to calm down and relax to sleep effectively. One of the best ways to stabilize sleep is by establishing a consistent, relaxing routine before going to bed. The child should go to bed and rise at the same time every day. This helps establish a consistent sleep cycle for the body. The bedtime routine should consist of a sequence of relaxing events that lowers the child’s arousal level. This means avoiding video games and highly stimulating activity for the last 45-60 minutes of the evening. Common activities in bedtime routines are taking a bath, brushing teeth, toileting, getting out clothes for tomorrow, getting a drink of water, reading a story, snuggling in bed, saying prayers, etc. Keep the same sequence of tasks each evening to build a consistent routine. This helps prepare the body for sleep. 2. Lessen any environmental distractions: If the child is a light sleeper, noise, and activity going on in the house can disturb his sleep. Also, common noises occurring outside can be distracting for them. If needed, try using a consistent background noise (environmental tapes, soft music, white noise machine, fan, etc.) that will mask any other noises. Next, lighting can be an issue. If the child fears the dark, then a night light may be needed. Or, are there outside light sources that are disturbing your child’s sleep (street lights, house lights, etc.)? If so, make sure they are blocked out. Another factor that could disrupt sleep is temperature. If the room is too cold or too hot, the child’s nervous system will stay on high alert and not be able to sleep. Lastly, be aware of any tactile sensitivity that may present problems for your child. Are the pajamas a material that he feels comfortable in? How about the sheets and blankets? If any of these are too scratchy for the child, the nervous system will not relax. 3. Favorite video or song: Although you want to limited electronics that actively engage the child, for some children, having the same favorite video playing in their room each night often calms and soothes them. They typically do not watch it; just having the familiar scripts in the background relaxes them. These favorite videos or music can represent security in something they love, blocks out other noise, and gives them a familiar sensory pattern that calms and regulate them. 4. Deep pressure and snuggables: Deep pressure calms the nervous system and can promote sound sleeping. Provide large pillows, stuff animals, or a body pillow to snuggle with. Lots of heavy blankets, or a weighted blanket, can assist with sleeping. Also, some children love the feeling of being wrapped up in a sleeping bag. Snuggling with a pet, or simply having one sleeping in the same bed, will often sooth and relax the child. 5. Diet and exercise! The three basic components to an organized nervous (sleep, diet, and exercise) all affect each other. A good diet and lots of physical activity will help stabilize the nervous system so that it will sleep better. However, try to avoid arousing physical activity for the last hour before bedtime. 6. Avoid frequent napping during the day. If your child is having difficulty sleeping at night, try and avoid a lot of napping throughout the day. If naps are needed in mid-day, try and keep it short (30 minutes or less) and occurring at the same time every day. 7. Medical concerns: If the child has gastrointestinal problems, upper respiratory problems, or any other acute medical concerns, these can keep the nervous system on high alert, thus keeping it from falling asleep. Sleep apnea could also be a factor. If your child has any of these difficulties seek medical help to lessen their impact. 8. Sensory integration problems: If the child has sensory processing issues, they often have problems modulating their arousal level, making it difficult to fall, or stay asleep. Their nervous system may be too wound up to fall asleep. A good sensory diet throughout the day can help calm and organize the nervous system. 9. Sleep aids: Melatonin has been an effective sleep aid for many children on the spectrum. It is used very frequently with minimal if any, side effects. There is a host of other sleep-inducing supplements and medications that can be prescribed but should be used as a last resort. Seek out your doctor’s advice when using these. . This series on challenging behavior can be found in the green book, Autism Discussion Page on Anxiety, Behavior, School and Parenting Strategies. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2

20.01.2022 April is Autism Acceptance Month. Many people have an understanding of Autism that is based on little more than stringing together a few popular stereotypes. Th...is video aims to help fill the gaps by cutting through the medical jargon and sharing instead the human side of Autism. In the past few decades the world has come a long way in it's understanding of Autism. This is not least due to the contributions of autistic adults shedding insight into their own condition. Autism Explained empowers parents to understand their autistic children and create healthy supportive environments. By combining the experience of an adult on the Spectrum with a single mum who lives this stuff every day, we set you on the path to regain family harmony and actually enjoy time with your kids! FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE: Making School Drop-Off Easier www.autismexplained.com.au EDIT: YOUTUBE VERSION AVAILABLE: If you would like to share this video with your school or workplace, there is a version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CaRdPYvWt48

16.01.2022 Hence, the entire reason for the start of this page. I am so thankful to be connected to so many who share the same mission! #autismawarenssmonth... #autismawareness #autismacceptance

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02.01.2022 A student raised his hand and asked to speak to the class. His teacher never imagined the beautiful moment that would unfold next.