Digital Aquarium - A Calming Autism Therapy to Aid Caregivers And Teachers

Dec. 31, 2009 - PRLog -- Parents and teachers alike struggle daily to provide guidance to an ever-growing number of autistic children. They strive in teaching autistic children not only how to live in this world, but also how to survive on their own. A developmental disorder that affects the brain's normal maturation of social and communication skills, Autism afflicts a person by prohibiting them to concentrate on even the simplest of tasks.

Observants of children with autistic spectrum disorders primarily notice difficulties with the autistic child’s use of verbal and/or non-verbal communication and with their ability to concentrate for an extended period of time. This hinders an autistic child’s ability to learn at what is considered a “normal” pace, for things such as sensitivity to light and loud noises can instantly detract their attention.

Autism intervention is integral in allowing those who need help take the next step towards improvement. Although not in all cases, it has been proven beneficial for autistic children to first receive autism therapy teaching specializing in communication and behavioral skills. Children with autism typically have many difficulties interacting with others, and can become unusually distressed for no apparent reason. By learning these primary abilities, autistic children are better equipped to transition to higher stages of learning.

Actually teaching autistic children and other special needs students can sometimes prove to be a very frustrating endeavor, requiring a great deal of patience and persistence. As many parents and teachers know, autism intervention for calming a child to the point of concentration is one of the most challenging aspects on a day-to-day basis. The autistic student’s lack of attention and inability to communicate effectively can make it difficult for any teacher to both manage a class and teach practical lessons at the same time. As an alternative to medication, many different therapeutic calming strategies have been tried and tested on people with autism within these sorts of classrooms.

There is some good news for those who are teaching children with autism. A simple yet innovative video to help with autistic distractions is making it easier than ever to calm and refocus rambunctious, distracted students.

David Cowan, a scuba diving instructor and videographer always loved the ocean and found it very relaxing. Diving was his hobby, and being immersed in the cool water while simultaneously surrounded by different underwater creatures helped him find peace and serenity in even his most stressful times. He knew that he wasn’t the only one who found peace in such a setting, and began filming his underwater dives; he wanted to make undersea videos that would act like a virtual dive for others.

When viewed by his family and friends, they were instantly calmed and gratified. His goal was achieved: his videos became a sort of digital aquarium. He discovered that the best use of this footage was for those who needed help with autism intervention. The distracted children became entranced by the peaceful fish swimming across the screen and the luscious sea ferns waving back and forth with the movement of the water. He discovered that his underwater footage was useful in autism therapy by acting as a transitioning strategy, and in many cases, a learning strategy.

Board Certified Behavioral Analysts have seen the digital aquarium videos motivate unmotivated and disconnected students and encourage vocalization and attention skills in nonverbal students.  They have even seen an increase in conversation and topic expansion in adolescents with high functioning autism and other PDD-related disorders. These digital underwater adventures help young, rambunctious children transition from a very active and heightened state to a calmer, more structured level in less than 5 minutes, allowing them to focus on organized activities.

For teachers and parents, Cowan’s “Digital Aquarium” underwater footage has provided exactly what parents and teachers need: help with autism. The videos provide a portal for autistic children, allowing them to transition into a peaceful world where they can regain control of the symptoms they are frequently stricken with. Parents who play the videos for their children also recognize a similar calming effect in themselves, allowing them to better handle stressful situations in a calming matter.

These revolutionary films are available for caregivers and those teaching autistic children at
http://calmingstrategies.net  In case you have any doubts about the effectiveness of this behavioral management tool for autistic children, there is a 100% money back guarantee.

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Based in Jupiter, FL the Digital Aquarium and Palm Beach Video are a custom video production company offering undersea relaxation video products and custom video production to small enterprises.