tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14430566.post4465976947533875938..comments2020-02-16T14:33:03.215-05:00Comments on ASPIES--A place for self-advocacy: The Danger of Anecdotal ExperienceLisa Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530826748768737972noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14430566.post-47546862395859287552007-11-01T04:01:00.000-04:002007-11-01T04:01:00.000-04:00I watched the show and had mixed emotions. The fi...I watched the show and had mixed emotions. The first time my ASD son went to the beach, he screamed in fear as the wind, smell, bright lights, and sound of crashing surf assaulted his senses. I can't help but believe that sensory overload was at work for many of the children on the show as well.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, many (not all, but many) children with autism enjoy vestibular stimulation. Spinning, swinging, bouncing on a trampoline, horseback riding...all examples of vestibular stimulation. Therefore, it stands to reason that many children might also come to enjoy the rocking motion of the waves at sea. <BR/><BR/>But as you said, it is "a" thing for children with autism, not "the" thing. Just as trampolines and horses aren't for every chld with autism. Or every NT, for that matter!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879382856265839726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14430566.post-13901843621814166622007-10-31T12:26:00.000-04:002007-10-31T12:26:00.000-04:00There are a lot of angles to approach this from. ...There are a lot of angles to approach this from. Like are all the volunteers certified lifeguards? What happens if the lifejacket should ever slip off? Aren't most people a bit more calm after having expent the energy of a(n induced) meltdown? Are all the children verified as good swimmers?<BR/><BR/>I can't say that it isn't effective, but there's a lot of potential for liability/casualty in a surfing program.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747506313119140677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14430566.post-57618589443489572102007-10-31T08:15:00.000-04:002007-10-31T08:15:00.000-04:00Yikes. I guess it doesn't make money to treat eac...Yikes. I guess it doesn't make money to treat each person as an individual.mumkeepingsanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359192887444530869noreply@blogger.com