von Sibylle Janert | Oct. 28, 2026 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally, Co-Regulation, DIRFloortime, Sensory integration, Waldon method
von Sibylle Janert | Oct. 25, 2026 | Autism Seen Developmentally, DIRFloortime, Development, Sensory integration, Waldon method
von Sibylle Janert | Aug. 9, 2026 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Co-Regulation, Game Ideas
von Sibylle Janert | 16, Mar, 2026 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Language development, Behavior
For the early development of play and learning, even well-intentioned praise is counterproductive and leads to a dependency on being praised. But why is it so important not to praise or verbally encourage a child when they are engrossed in early play...
von Sibylle Janert | 10, Mar, 2026 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Co-Regulation, Development, Food and Eating Disorders, Sensory integration, Behavior
Many parents worry about what their children eat or don't eat and how best to deal with picky eating behavior. Here are 14 tips for clear rules and routines to keep mealtimes harmonious and avoid food conflicts.
von Sibylle Janert | 9, Mar, 2026 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally
Summary (by Ryan B. Collis) of the history of the diagnosis and intervention industry that has emerged since autism emerged as an ontological category in 1943: Alicia Broderick's (2022) book ‚The Autism Industrial Complex: How Branding,...
von Sibylle Janert | 8, Mar, 2026 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Behavior
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...
von Sibylle Janert | 26, Feb, 2026 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Sensory integration, Game Ideas, Behavior
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...
von Sibylle Janert | 8, Feb, 2026 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Co-Regulation, DIRFloortime, Development, Game Ideas, Behavior
What distinguishes a Floortime approach from other approaches? As in other approaches, the Floortimer begins by observing the child and assessing their individual sensorimotor profile. The focus is primarily on the child's...
von Sibylle Janert | 30, Dec, 2025 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Sensory integration, Game Ideas, Behavior
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...
von Sibylle Janert | 6, Dec, 2025 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally
Since the early descriptions by Kanner and Asperger, the diagnosis of autism has evolved from a narrowly defined disorder to a broad spectrum. The revision of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the DSM-5 has...
von Sibylle Janert | 29, Nov, 2025 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Sensory integration, Game Ideas, Language development, Behavior, Waldon method
When we think of language and learning, we usually imagine a speaking child and the brain as the center of development. But this view falls short. In fact, the origin of human intelligence does not lie in isolation in the head, but begins with the...
von Sibylle Janert | 8, Nov, 2025 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Game Ideas, Behavior, Waldon method
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...
von Sibylle Janert | 18, Oct, 2025 | Autism-like - Autism - ASD, Autism Seen Developmentally, Development, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Sensory integration, Behavior, Waldon method
What can you do if a child simply cannot be reached via interactive play like in Floortime? If they don't even notice it? If they do nothing and don't want to do anything? If they just run back and forth, sit on the floor, lie around, or play endlessly with something?.
von Sibylle Janert | 21, Sep, 2025 | Autism Seen Developmentally, Food and Eating Disorders, Learning & Learning Disabilities, Game Ideas, Behavior
A healthy diet is fundamental for development and learning. But many children are picky eaters or have difficulties with food. To help them, it is important to know: What is the role of the parent/carer? What should you do and what should you...
