Guardian Angel Carers

At Guardian Angel Carers, we’re passionate about ensuring that all our core supports and community access services are delivered in a way that builds the skills and capacity of our valued participants. Call us to discuss ways in which we can help you achieve your dreams.

We currently have capacity for additional participants and welcome referrals from family and friends, allied health professionals and our community partners.

Can sensory overload be dangerous?
People with autism may respond to sensory overload with repetitive behaviors known as stimming.
While most stimming behaviors (like hand-flapping or rocking) are harmless, others (like head-banging, scratching, or biting) may cause self-injury or harm others.
Understanding the sensory challenges of autism allows you to create a comfortable environment for your loved one and to respond appropriately if a meltdown occurs.

About 90% of ASD individuals have atypical sensory experiences, described as both hyper- and hypo-reactivity, with abnormal responses to tactile stimulation representing a very frequent finding.
By using two parent-report measures, the Short Sensory Profile (SSP) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), and a clinical observation with the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS), Rogers et al. compared sensory profiles in toddlers with ASD and typically developing controls and with other groups of developmental delay such as Fragile-X children and children with Down syndrome. They found significantly elevated levels of sensory symptoms in children with autism compared with both children with typical development and those with delayed development of the same mental age.
particular, children with autism obtained significantly higher scores of tactile sensitivity and auditory filtering than children in the developmental delay and controls.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6997554/

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Starting a business from scratch can be tough, but it's definitely worth it if you have a great idea. Here are some of the ups and downs I experienced in the process:

The Ups:

1. Having complete control over your work schedule.
2. The satisfaction of seeing your business grow from scratch.
3. The ability to work from home (or anywhere you choose).
4. Flexibility to take on new projects as they come up.
5. Meeting new people and building relationships with them.
6. Getting to do what you love every day.
7. The pride you'll feel in owning your own business.
8. The freedom to travel when you want/need to.
9. The ability to make your own decisions (and mistakes!).
10. Knowing that you're doing something unique and original.

But, on the downside, if your business isn't doing well, you're the one who has to take the heat. You also have to wear all of the hats - from marketer to accountant - and that can be a lot of work. So, before you decide to go it alone, make sure you weigh the pros and cons carefully.

Whether your child is interested in music, drama, visual arts, or dance, autism art therapy is an incredible way for children to communicate and express themselves non-verbally.

Sand art

Sand art is very helpful especially for those who showcase restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. As children peel sections and introduce colors of their choosing, they can create a masterpiece at their own pace.

Here are some ways to help an autistic child with pretend play:

Break pretend play activity into steps. You can use written or picture instructions to help your child understand what to do. You might want to make it funny.
Encourage role-play by getting your child and others to act out a favorite story. Give the children costumes and suggest changes to the characters’ voices and gestures
Play together face to face so your child can copy your gestures/pretend actions.
Introduce new ideas when they can link ideas together – e.g. if they like to play with cars, take them to the mechanic.

Pretend play is important throughout life and starts in infancy. As adults, we are constantly using imagination to solve problems, invent new things, enjoy a book or movie, to come up with ideas, and think creatively.
However, children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show deficits in this behavior.
Children with ASD may have marked impairments in imagination, along with socialization and communication deficits. The issues with imagination that children with ASD have are so prevalent that one of the components of the diagnostic criteria is difficulty in sharing imaginative play.

Many children (and some adults) on the Autism Spectrum chew or bite on non-edible objects such as toys or pencils or they like to suck shirt sleeves or bite jumpers. This is a form of “Stimming” which is short for self stimulatory behavior.
The oral sensory system is super important. We can think about this system not only as the sense of taste (which we will focus on in a future post) but also oral motor input.
A child may be seeking that deep pressure input through chewing. Therefore, try incorporating heavy work activities into their day to help with chewing behaviors.

"What is great in man is that he is a bridge and not a goal. What is loveable in man is that he is an over-going and down going "

Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Fredrich Nietsche
I love philosophy and knowing about different religious , spiritual ,cultural and philosophical idea .
If you are like me ,may be worth to give it a watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ain3O8dqnJ8

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When I was a kid (3-4 year old)I had an expensive doll , my aunt(my dad's siter) gave that doll to me as a gift.
The doll was pretty . I think she was a bit too serious for my taste. But I always appreciated the thought my aunt put into giving me such an expensive gift.
I never could relate to her because she was so different from me. She was a blond, curvy doll with blue eyes and she was brought from America. She was really good in quality and quite big, which made her my size. Now, she would be worth at least 1000$, but I never liked her.
but I kept her around as she was my doll any ways!
some times I would try to take her hands or eyes out, hahahahhaha (probably I was curious to see how resistant she is), but she always managed to find her way back and I would just put her back in place, until one day I got tired of her and broke her .
Then I went to my mom and said to her "look she is broken " ,I did not reveal to my parents that I broke the doll and my mom was not that concerned that what happened to doll, however ,I never got a doll again .:)
I never missed her though; I just don't know why I never liked her. Maybe it was because she was my size and too difficult to carry her everywhere or was too strong to be a doll.

Children with sensory processing differences might find it hard to tolerate certain sensory environments inherent as part of the school environment, such as bright lighting in classrooms , noisy classrooms, corridors and playgrounds or certain smells and textures .
Such sensory differences makes it hard for them to engage optimally in their learning tasks and in building social relationships at school.
However, with a little bit of creativity, these children can learn to cope and thrive in spite of their differences.
Ideas for making the classroom more comfortable include providing seating options (e.g., beanbag chairs, rocking chairs); reducing direct light when possible (e.g., using upward projecting light, providing a visor to a student who is especially sensitive); and minimizing distracting noises (e.g., providing earplugs or headphones during certain activities).

Torn Paper Texture Art

When a child or adult tears a piece of paper, they improve hand strength and endurance in the small muscles in the hand. These intrinsic muscles are important in so many fine motor skills, including those important to handwriting and coloring, managing buttons and zippers, manipulating pegs, and more.
Some of skills a person develop with a tear paper activity are:
Pinch strength
Arch development
Hand eye coordination
Bilateral coordination
Intrinsic hand strength
Open thumb web space
Shoulder and forearm stability
Precision and refined grasp
Proprioceptive input
Motor planning

If you have a kid with behavioral, mental, or physical disabilities, sometimes craft time can be a hard time.
One of easy Crafts for kids with disabilities is

DIY Playdough

Ingredients for the Best Homemade Playdough
2.5 cups water.
1 1/4 cup salt.
1 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar.
5 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
2.5 cup flour (all purpose is preferred and wheat flour will also work)
Food coloring or liquid watercolors.

Playdough activities are a great way to help your child develop fine motor skills as well as bilateral coordination skills.

Play-Doh and Foam can be wonderful crafts for kids with motor disabilities, as molding these soft materials can be easy and fun for a child with limited muscle control.

Diagnosing ADHD in adults is more difficult because there's some disagreement about whether the list of symptoms used to diagnose children and teenagers also applies to adults.

In some cases, an adult may be diagnosed with ADHD if they have 5 or more of the symptoms of inattentiveness, or 5 or more of hyperactivity and impulsiveness, listed in diagnostic criteria for children with ADHD.
Their symptoms can also have a moderate effect on different areas of their life, such as:
difficulty making or keeping friends
difficulty in relationships with partners
underachieving at work or in education
driving dangerously

Life is full of surprises. We never know what's going to happen next. One day, we're happily living our lives, and the next, we're dealing with a tragedy. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things anyone can go through. But sometimes, even in the darkest of moments, we find hope.....
Photo is chosen from one of the scenes of "knowing ",
A movie made in 2009.
"Knowing" was one of my favorite movies. I loved the suspense, the mystery...

For many people, the idea of going to the movies or the park alone is a daunting one. We often feel like we need someone else's company in order to enjoy ourselves. However, there are actually a lot of benefits to going solo. For one thing, you don't have to worry about coordinating schedules or pleasing anyone but yourself. You can also take your time and enjoy things at your own pace. In addition, going alone can help you to become more comfortable with yourself and learn to appreciate your own company. So next time you're feeling hesitant about going out alone, remember that it can actually be a very rewarding experience.

A sensory meltdown is a term used to describe a situation where a person experiences overwhelming sensory input. This can occur in children who are on the autism spectrum, as well as those with other sensory processing disorders. Sensory meltdowns can be triggered by a variety of things, including loud noises, bright lights, and certain textures. During a meltdown, a child may become agitated, scream, cry, or even become violent. While it can be difficult to witness, it is important to remember that a child is not having a tantrum or trying to misbehave. Rather, they are simply overwhelmed and unable to cope with the stimuli around them. With patience and understanding, it is possible to help a child through a sensory meltdown. By providing a calm and safe environment, and breaking down tasks into smaller steps, you can help your child to manage their sensory input and avoid future meltdowns.

There are times in life when you feel tired, defeated, and like you just can't go on. These are the times when it's most important to push forward and not give up. It might seem impossible, but if you keep going, you will eventually find the strength to overcome whatever obstacle is in your way. Remember, even the darkest night will eventually end and the sun will rise again. So never give up, even when it feels like all hope is lost. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Tactile sensitivity symptoms includes :
Being bothered by the feeling of certain clothing textures

Difficulty with wearing shoes
Dislikes socks, especially the seams and has a preference for the position of sock seams
Sensitivity to touch when cutting finger or toe nails
Sensitivity or fussiness with food textures, including avoidance of mixed textures (e.g. lasagne) or foods with some lumps (e.g. yoghurt with fruit pieces)
Aversion to touch such as hugs and/or kisses (and might rub away kisses)
Difficulty with teeth brushing
Difficulty with haircuts and hair brushing

Soft vibrating neck pillow is the ideal tool for providing calming sensory input for everyone including those with ADHD, autism and sensory processing disorders.

It’s no secret that children with Autism are picky eaters.
To help your picky eater be their healthiest self, here are some healthy sensory foods for children with autism.
There are lots of crunchy foods that can satisfy your child's sensory needs, and nutrition.
Crunchy Foods
Nuts ,Banana Chips ,Apples ,Carrots ,Kale Chips ,Roasted Chickpeas
Cauliflower Tots (Cooked to a Crisp!)