Colour their life

Did you know colors play an important part in peoples life, and more so in the lives of autistic people. Read on:

Exercise, treatment and behavioural therapies alter the life of autistic children; well colours can affect autistic lives too. Children with autism respond well to soft colours. While decorating your kids room, opt for colours that are muted and soothing. Pale blue, soft green or muted purple are relaxing shades and offer a peaceful environment for the kids. The brain responds to softer colour that results in calm emotional responses and influences behavioural change. Autistic patients have sensory sensitivity. One of the five senses is affected, they can be over developed or under developed, and it can impact on how people experience and cope with different environments. Certain background sounds block people out, and so do unbearably loud noises. Apart from colour-neutralising the room, exercise and behavioural therapy are treatment options you need to look out for. Education for autistic children is an

encouraging step for children with autism. Teachers are trained to communicate and educate the children with visual aids and comic strip conversations. Children with autism have different problems that needs special attention and special techniques. Education for autistic children is not a novel idea now, thanks to the bunch of special schools set up for this purpose. In a city like Mumbai, several schools are dedicated to serving these children. Do not hesitate to enrol your kid in them. Art therapy is one such tool for autism kids. In addition to exploring their senses and creative streak, It exposes children with opportunities for social bonding. The therapist may ask kids to share their drawings, pass on art materials and show their completed work. With encouragement from the teachers and each other, children develop their self-confidence and build strong bonds. After a few sessions, this will be less prompting and spontaneously children will share and socialize. Art making is a non-threatening approach for autistic children to connect with their peers, especially when they work on group projects. Children learn to cooperate and behave well in the group. Another interesting dimension to art therapy is the communication language. Since children find it difficult to communicate, visual prompts, signs and symbols can be drawn. In short, art therapy offers a safe and enjoyable sensory experience, helps create a calm and relaxed atmosphere, which in turn helps children to express their feelings. Isnt it fascinating to see how the very thing that can cause damage to autistic children, if applied in the right

way, can be their saviour? It is time parents, teachers and doctors use colour or art therapy is motivate, encourage and rejuvenate the lives of autistic individuals.