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C.H.I.L.D Foundation (708) 403-4100 www.childhealthlearn.org
BLUE CAP AUTISM CONFERENCE
October 26, 2004
From Brain Stem to CortexFrom Brain Stem to Cortex
Dr. Valerie Scaramella-Nowinski
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
Rhythms
Reflexes
Relationships
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Development is dependent upon:Development is dependent upon:
Genetic Predisposition
Brain Structure - Electrical – Chemical Pathways
Internal Economy
External/Environmental Cues
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
Understanding Brain Pathways
Leads to
More Specific Diagnosis and Treatment
Leads to
Healthy Development
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
Functions of Development– Multisensory Attention – Memory– Speech/Language– Sensory/Motor– Mood/Social– Executive Function
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MULTISENSORYMULTISENSORY
ATTENTIONATTENTION
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MEMORY
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SPEECH/LANGUAGE
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SENSORY/MOTOR
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MOOD/SOCIAL
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTION/PLANNING
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Stronger Brain Pathways
lead to
Development of the Functions
of Learning
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Functions of Learning are
Governed by
“Law of Strength”
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
STRONG STIMULUS = STRONG RESPONSE
Weak stimulus = Weak response
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
PARADOX 1
STRONG STIMULI
Weak response
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
PARADOX 2 Weak stimuli
STRONG
RESPONSE
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTHKeeps body rhythms/reflexes in
synchronized time Poor
synchrony/timing
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
Poor synchrony/timing leads to SENSORY SENSITIVITY
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Poor Synchrony/Timing can affect all sensory pathways – rhythms and reflexes
(Light/Dark, Loud/Soft, Heavy/Light, Slow/Fast…)
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
Better synchrony/timing consolidates
multisensory memory
This is the
Basis of Learning
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LAW OF STRENGTHLAW OF STRENGTH
Poor synchrony makes all stimuli seem new
Repetition helps increase synchrony and consolidate memory and learning
(Note: The basis of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) AND Rapid Prompting methods)
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We LEARN by
MULTISENSORY– Repetition– Recollection– Reflection
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We must TREAT by
MULTISENSORY– Repetition– Recollection– Reflection
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What makes us human is the complexities of language
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We need repetition, recollection and reflection of all sensory experiences for language to develop
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As sensory rhythms and reflexes are synchronized (the “in-sync” child) language pathways are being strengthened
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External speechBecomes
Internal speech
Which governs self-regulation of behavior/executive function
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Expression/Self-Regulation/Planning
Reception/Analysis/Storage
Rhythm/Synchrony
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Rhythms & Reflexes Begin in Utero
We Are Born a Bundle of Reflexes
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Reception, Analysis & Storage
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
Expression, Planning, Executive Function
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Awakening the BrainAwakening the Brain
Expression, Planning, Executive Function
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Part 2 Breakout Session
Driven to Distance and…A Tour of Rhythm, Reflexes and Relationships
PLUS
Techniques for helping find
the Road Back