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I have a 4-year old son with PDD on the autism spectrum. I wanted to stress the importance of addressing sensory issues when working with children with autism. Attending to the child's sensory needs is key in helping the child function in the world. My son is a student at Portland's School of Autism (www.schoolofautism.com), which is a sensory immersion preschool and kindergarten. My son has made huge progress since starting at the school last spring. He has many sensory issues (most in regards to food and tactile issues, such as brushing teeth or having his hair washed). He is an extremely bright and active child, and working on his sensory issues has been the single most useful treatment he's received (followed closely by speech therapy).

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