Using the Vantage Programs with Autistic Students

You are here: Home >> Blog >> Using the Vantage Programs with Autistic Students

Using the Vantage Programs with Autistic Students

Saturday, 01 January 2011 19:45

SENSORY INTEGRATION AND AUTISM
A Research project Completed by Sharon de la Mare, M.A.
Calgary, Alberta June 1989
ABSTRACT

The purpose of this research was to study the effect of a specific program, Vantage Reading (formerly Bonding the Senses) ,(Ross, 1986), on motor function skills of autistic children. The program was administered to 6 subjects ranging in age from 6 years 8 months to 8 years 4 months. The mean chronological age was 6 years 3 months. All of the subjects were independently diagnosed as autistic using DSM III criteria (APA, 1980). There were 4 males and 2 females. The subjects were pretested using an adapted form of a sensory integration data collection form developed by Ruth Smith, a physiotherapist with R.E.A.C.H. This test assessed exploratory behaviours, reach on sight and sound, and motility. The targeted intervention took place 5 days per week for 1 hour per day, for a 3 month period of time. Post testing was then done using the same instrument used for the pre-testing. Pre and post test data was then compared. In all cases there was a significant increase in responsiveness.

If you wish the pre and post test results email me and I will be happy to forward them to you.

Add comment

JComments

Testimonials

Len Demarchi, Optometrist

Alice’s program is a fundamental program which is very effective in helping children overcome learning difficulties. There have been literally hundreds of children who have been helped with the program. All of these children were performing significantly below their grade level and now they are performing at grade level or in many cases beyond grade level.
It is quite remarkable that one lady has had the vision, energy, and dedication to provide such a quality program. It changes the quality of lives of those precious children who unfortunately have a learning problem.

Features of the Vantage Reading Program

Saccades Training

The Vantage Reading Program is a unique Vision Therapy program that incorporates Saccades training
With adequate vision saccades, reading is no longer laborious and slow.
Result: Whether you are in First Grade or Second year medical school, fluent and fast reading paves the way to daily success.

Vantage Reading