Emotional expression is the outer window to the inner processing of the brain.
A supressed mind...
In so many cases we find a child who is given behavioural tools to supress emotion in favour of "appropriate behaviour". This is fine in critical times however as a rule this suppresses the emotional expression which is formed in the limbic system of the brain. The Limbic system has many aspects to it that contribute to appropriate environmental stimuli (ie. sensation/sensory). It allows a response to elicited by the child. NOW, with a child of special need, for instance in the case of Autism, the limbic system does not receive the stimulus well or elicit the reaction well. therefore we get an unfavourable behavioural response. Any one who knows what I mean will AGrree...
How can we positively effect emotional expression?
Essentially when we work on the limbic system it will adapt to positive attention and give appropriate reactions. When it is compromised which is the case in many special needs, then we need to tailor the sensory to accommodate. This is why, for instance unfavourable responses occur in 'public' where recreational activities are taking place. It is overwhelming to the limbic system and because of deficits will diminish positive emotional expression.
so much to say on this topic...more to come stay tuned...
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