AUTISM
SUGGESTED ONIONHEAD TOOLS TO USE FOR AUTISM OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, TWEENS AND TEENS
- Childrens A-Z Feeling Deck of Cards
- Childrens A-Z Feeling Dictionary
- Tweens & Teens Feeling Deck of Cards
- Tweens & Teens Feeling Dictionary
- The Adventures of Onionhead in Space
- ABC Storybooks
- A-Z Alphabet Display Boards
- Positive Stickers
- A-Z Magnet Set
- A-Z Coloring Book
- Peace Flags
How Onionhead Books, Tools and Programs help:
- the children, including tweens and teens, identify with him
- they feel safe with him
- he inspires them to express themselves
- he becomes an expression of their own feelings
- he introduces them to intelligence
- he teaches them to trust what they are feeling
- they connect with his innocence
- they feel less lonely with him around
- he aids them in communicating with others
- We suggest leaving the deck open and accessible so that the child
- can pick him up at any time
How the Conflict Resolution Boards help:
The boards are designed to bring problems to a solution, efficiently, quickly, honestly and caringly.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
WATER
- have fountains in your home
- whenever possible, a warm bath
- soft music with running water
- CD's with whale and dolphin sounds
- swimming with dolphins (the Florida Keys and Hawaii)
- a picture with a whale and/or dolphin in the water for their room
- whale and dolphin videos that have no violence in them
- dolphin and whale patterns on clothing
- whirlpool baths (not too hot)
- there are other kinds of baths offered, such as Watsu water therapy (also good for parents) check www.watsu.com
COLORS AND TEXTURES
- only soft colors for clothing - nothing too vibrant
- only soft material such as flannel or soft cotton
- nothing too tight
- no busy patterns on clothing, bedding, etc.
- water or cloud patterns for bedding
- soft lighting - absolutely no fluorescent.
- Lamps are better than overhead.
- color for walls pastel blue, green, pink
- textured books
- soft toys
NURTURE AND SUPPPORT
- yoga for children www.childrensyoga.com
- physical exercises to songs that provide spiritual messages and affirmations
(CD's available from R. Wes 206 236-9921)
- occupational therapy for helping them with their sensitivities (e.g. tactile defensiveness) and their sensory integration
- reduce the effects of the electromagnetic fields in the home and classrooms...explore www.pulsor.org
- provide equal parenting from mother and father (if possible) so that they will experience a balance of feminine and masculine energy
ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTACT:
- Autism Society of America: www.autism-society.org - 200 chapters across America
- Children and Adults with ADD: www.chadd.org - 225 chapters
- The Indigo Network: www.indigonetwork.org
- Children of the New Earth: www.childrenofthenewearth.com
