A premature child currently aged 1 year with severe Gravitational insecurity, vestibular hypersensitivity and oral hyposenstivity. What are the possible ways to tackle his anxiety so that he performs better in his therapy sessions
At that age I have found that working through a loved care taker and working gently and directly with with the gravitational insecurity can change that situation fairly quickly,,, and the anxiety goes away and development unfolds. Behaviors resulting from sensory issues can sometimes look like autism. However sometimes the sensory issue is the issue. I believe I provided a vignette in my article on Consultation in Early Intervention that is posted on Research Gate. An occupational therapist using a sensory integration approach to sensory processing disorders would provide the intervention that would be most effective.
Hi, this reference could help you to understand separation anxiety from a behavioral perspective. It is unfortunate that some people have recommended interventions that are poorly supported by evidence. Good luck.
Gewirtz, J. L. & Pelaez-Nogueras, M (1993). Leaving without tears: Parents inadvertently train their children to protest separation. Child and Adolescent Behavior, 9, 1–4. The Brown University Press. Reprinted in the Behavioral Development (1993), 3, 3–4.
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