Epilepsy Awareness - Do's & Don'ts
Epilepsy - Do's
- Try to prevent a fall
- Lay the person on floor on safe area
- Clear the area f sharp obiects or furniture
- Cushion the person's head
- Loosen the tight clothing especially around the neck
- Turn the person on his /her side
- Stay till professional help arrives/ person recover
- Monitor vitals
Epilepsy - Don'ts
- Don't put your fingers in the person's mouth
- Don't force anything between the teeth
- Don't make person to smell shoes, onions etc
- Don't restrain the patient
- Don't move the person during seizures
- Don't give anything by mouth until seizures stop/person is alert
- Don't attempt to give oral medications
Children with autism can experience both hypersensitivity (over-responsiveness) and hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness) to a wide range of stimuli. Most children have a combination of both. Child Neurology Doctor
Many children with autism experience hypersensitivity to bright lights or certain light wavelengths (e.g., LED or fluorescent lights). Certain sounds, smells, textures and tastes can also be overwhelming. This can result in sensory avoidance – trying to get away from stimuli. Sensory avoidance can look like pulling away from physical touch, covering the ears to avoid loud or unpredictable sounds, or avoiding certain kinds of clothing.
Hyposensitivity is also very common. This can look like a constant need for movement(Children runs all the times); difficulty recognizing sensations like hunger, illness or pain; or attraction to loud noises, bright lights and vibrant colors. Children who are hyposensitive may engage in sensory seeking to get more sensory input from the environment. For example, children with autism may stimulate their senses by making loud noises, touching children or objects, or rocking back and forth.
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