Avoidance behavior: Function and meaning
The biggest obstacle to cognitive development and learning are the avoidance and defense strategies that a child has developed to protect itself from excessive demands. Being aware of this as a companion opens up completely new paths to understanding and...
When throwing is not a fun game
Throwing objects, from drinking bottles and toys to food, dishes or even feces, can pose great challenges for caregivers and therapists of „early“ children. Because the child often laughs boisterously and finds it so funny...
How animals walk (Animal Walks)
Movement games ‚walking like animals‘ are sensory-motor activities that are not only a lot of fun, but also have a great therapeutic effect for the integration of remaining reflexes and as training for coordination, strengthening of the...
Building towers is a development dead end
Building towers out of building blocks is an activity that is often welcomed and considered advanced by adults. But unfortunately, it is often a developmental dead end, especially for children with autistic-like behaviors. Because children (and...
