Episode 62. Autism with Cynthia Slomowitz, DPT

Cynthia Slomowitz is an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist and an expert in the treatment of autism including generalizing skills during gross motor play. She graduated from Temple University with Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is presently a Ph.D. student working with mentors Dr. Briano Di Rezze & Dr. Melissa Tovin on an independent study on ASD. Cyndi is also a mom to 5 wonderful adults!  She has an amazing course offering written from a parent<>physical therapist perspective titled: Setting the Stage for Success in the Treatment of Children with Autism. Follow along on our chat. 2:00 Cyndi's background and course offering. 3:00 How did you come to pediatrics? 5:30 What is Autism and how does it manifest? (RRBs, speech and motor delay, sensory processing, socialization) 9:30 Treatment Strategies for parents <> therapist collaboration {antecedent, redirecting (first and next), blocking} 17:08 Foundations to therapy for children on the spectrum {play, generalization of skills, prompting and scripting} 21:48 How much is too much? 24:44 Sensory Processing( upregulation/downregulation), Sensory Diets and the Challenge of obesity with adults on the spectrum. 28:00 Parent takeaways Check out the following Raising Kellan Podcasts related to Autism.  https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/episodes/Episode-3-Parents-open-fast-food-restaurant-to-give-daughter-with-Autism-purpose-e9gajp https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/episodes/Episode-54--Steven-Komarnitsky-Owner-of-We-Rock-The-Spectrum-Gym-in-Franklin--Tennessee-e1arerc Transcript