"My approach to intervention is rooted in respect for child development and focuses on making the mundane meaningful, looking at daily interactions as opportunities for learning and growth while respecting the uniqueness of the individual and family. It’s about setting high expectations for long term quality of life and relationships for individuals on the spectrum and implementing a specific and doable plan to get there one step at a time.”
– Lauren Wilson, LCSW, RDI® Program Certified Consultant
Showing posts with label Episodic Memory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Episodic Memory. Show all posts
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The Power of Thought
I found myself thinking about individuals on the spectrum who sometimes display rather static imagination, while their neurotypical counter parts display dynamic/ever changing imaginary play. The leap I considered was if just the "imagination" of these scenarios changes neural connections... that so too would the static strengthen static connections.
Quite humbling exactly how pervasive a spectrum disorder is... and on the flip side how absolutely complex our neurology is.
Friday, September 30, 2011
What is Episodic Memory?
This *is* episodic memory, and quite a funny example of it.
Notice how emotion is tied in with the description of this memory, and the usefulness of how this young boy has embedded the memory. The next time he is faced with a challenge, you can bet this memory will be used to remind him of his prior successes.
There has been a wonderful four part blog on Episodic Memory from a fellow RDI Consultant. Episodic Memory and Children with ASD. She does a beautiful job of breaking down a rather complex concept into easily understandable and transferable ideas. These make for great sharing with friends, family and school team members.
Notice how emotion is tied in with the description of this memory, and the usefulness of how this young boy has embedded the memory. The next time he is faced with a challenge, you can bet this memory will be used to remind him of his prior successes.
There has been a wonderful four part blog on Episodic Memory from a fellow RDI Consultant. Episodic Memory and Children with ASD. She does a beautiful job of breaking down a rather complex concept into easily understandable and transferable ideas. These make for great sharing with friends, family and school team members.
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