It’s Not Behavior—It’s the Body: How Movement Input Helps Autistic Kids Feel Calm and in Control скачать в хорошем качестве

It’s Not Behavior—It’s the Body: How Movement Input Helps Autistic Kids Feel Calm and in Control

Many autistic children struggle with “big movements” — pushing too hard, pulling too strong, or appearing “aggressive.” But what if these behaviors aren’t behavior at all? In this episode of Making Sense of Autism, Staci Neustadt, Speech-Language Pathologist, and autistic retired Occupational Therapist Susan Golubock explain how muscle and joint input (proprioception) acts as the body’s natural calming system — helping the nervous system regulate, calm the mind, and support learning and connection. You’ll learn: Why muscle and joint input is always calming (the “master inhibitor” of the nervous system) How lack of body awareness affects motor control, emotions, and regulation Why some autistic children appear “out of control” or “aggressive” when they’re actually dysregulated How to use deep pressure, movement, and sensory strategies to help the body feel safe and calm Simple tools parents, teachers, and therapists can use to support self-regulation and sensory processing. This video bridges the gap between sensory processing, emotional regulation, and behavior—helping you understand the autistic experience from the inside out. Get the FREEBIE HERE: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/b... Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired Occupational Therapist, whose lifelong passion has been understanding the brain. Together with Staci Neustadt, a Neurodivergent Speech-Language Pathologist and parent coach, we bring both professional expertise and lived experience to reframe how autism is understood and supported. Our mission is simple: to help parents, teachers, therapists, and professionals connect with autistic individuals by recognizing neurological differences, building on strengths, and creating meaningful support systems. On this channel, you’ll find: *Practical strategies for supporting autistic children, teens, and adults *Neurodiversity-affirming perspectives from autistic and professional voices *Tools for parents, educators, and therapists to better understand behavior, sensory *processing, executive functioning, and communication *Resources that highlight autistic strengths and shift away from compliance-based approaches We believe autism is not something to “fix”—it’s something to understand. By learning how autistic brains process, communicate, and connect, you can create stronger relationships and supportive environments at home, in schools, and in therapy. Subscribe to join our community and start making sense of autism—through understanding, compassion, and connection. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/ For our free course on Changing To A Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework, go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/n... Follow us here:   / making.sense.of.autism     / making.sense.of.autism     / makingsenseofautism