The Doctors: Can Water Games Help Kids with Autism?
Some of the best discoveries have been made by accident, and that’s what happened to the mother of an autistic son. Is Autism Water Therapy a viable option for her child? Jenny is a single mother, whose eight-year-old son is Autistic. He does not speak, but he does make noise.
When the boy, Canyon, has an outburst, she wants to help him and get him calm. Jenny said she has discovered that playing in the water helps him to calm down. She asked Dr Jim Sears whether a surfing camp for autistic children would have benefits for her son.
The Drs TV: Autism Symptoms
Dr Travis Stork observed from home videos that Canyon behaves differently when in the water than he does elsewhere. Jennifer checked in with The Doctors by phone for some feedback.
The Doctors explained why Autism Water Therapy at places like Surfer’s Healing camp can be beneficial.
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, is believed to affect one in 88 children, becoming more common. The cause is unknown, but here are some of the symptoms:
- Delayed Speech
- Lack of Bonding
- Poor Eye Contact
- Outbursts
- Repetitive Movements
The Doctors: Autism Water Therapy
Dr Sears said that eight out of 10 children with Autism have problems processing sensory input, either because they are underwhelmed or overwhelmed by the stimuli around them. When you are in the water, sensations are different and can be calming.
“It’s been show clinically to improve impulsivity, improve attention, and decrease outbursts,” Dr Sears said.
The Drs TV: Surfer’s Healing Review — Autism Camp
Sears said that the Surfer’s Healing camp was started by parents from his own private practice. The father, a professional surfer, found that his son was calmed by surfing. They have now opened camps across the country to help other families.
“This would be great for Canyon,” Dr Sears concluded.
Though the family lives 15 hours from the camp, The Doctors team offered Jennifer and Canyon two round trip tickets to the camp. Though there is a decade-long waiting list, Sears got Canyon a spot in camp for next year.
Even if you don’t want to go to a camp, you can do water therapy at home. Take a child to the beach, go swimming, or play in the bathtub. “Warm water going overhead can really calm a child,” Dr Sears said.
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Rates of certain types of cancer are rising each year. Dr Travis Stork said you should do everything you can to prevent cancer. He and Dr Rachael Ross shared three easy ways to reduce your cancer risk before leaving the house in the morning.
Brush your teeth or rinse with mouthwash after oral intimacy. “60% of all oral cancers come from HPV,” Dr Rachael Ross said.
Eat fruits at breakfast. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which prevent cell damage. Cantaloupe has beta carotene and Vitamin A, and kiwi has the highest concentration of Vitamin C.
Dress in bold colors. Red or blue clothing is UV reflective, and sunglasses help reduce your risk of sun damage, which can cause cancer. “The darker the color, the more it reflects the UV rays,” Dr Travis Stork said.
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