We discussed the impact of the visual and auditory system in the process of reading in the last 2 blogs. Not only do these processes have to be in good order on their own, but also, according to Keith Rayner’s research, they have to at least operate within 5…
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Maude Leroux
Maude LeRoux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR®, Director & Author, specializes in Sensory Integration as it applies to functional activities of daily living.
The Auditory System in Reading
Photo by sean Kong on Unsplash In the last blog we discussed the impact of the visual system on the reading process, more specifically, decoding. There is always much talk about phonics when it comes to reading decoding and it is likely the most talked about feature discussed in current…
3 Ways Visual Skills Impacts Reading
For the next 4-5 blogs we will focus on different aspects of acquiring reading skill. Reading is an acquired skill in the brain and not something that we are born with. It comprises of the ability to decode symbols of information as well as comprehending the words with meaning to…
Symbolic Emotional Capacities in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is the third and last blog (for now) I am writing with regards to behavioral vs. relational approaches in intervention. We have covered essential ground in these past months and we want to take these thoughts even deeper at this time. I spoke at the ICDL conference hosted by…
Developing Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part 2 of fundamental differences between behavioral and developmental approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am currently on a 7-day course on blending attachment theory with sensory processing theory in a very practical way. I am looking at videos of children and reflecting on our kids at the center. It…