Understanding the Priority of Developing Connection and Relationship Before Fine Motor and Gross Motor Training in Autism : Dr kondekar
Understanding the Priority of Developing Connection and Relationship Before Fine Motor and Gross Motor Training in Autism One of the most important principles often forgotten in autism intervention is understanding that human development begins from human connection and not merely from body movement. Many children with autism spend years in therapies focusing heavily upon: - jumping, - climbing, - balancing, - walking on beams, - hand exercises, - fine motor drills, - gross motor circuits, - sensory gyms, - obstacle courses, - and repetitive activity-based engagement. Yet despite years of physical training, some children continue to struggle with: - eye contact, - emotional connection, - communication, - social understanding, - meaningful interaction, - listening, - shared attention, - and relationship building. This happens because movement alone does not automatically create social development. Human beings are not merely bodies with muscles and joints. Human beings are emotional, co...