Description

In this episode, Aniesa gives a few short and simple tips for getting your child to take medication, this will be particularly helpful if you have a child who has difficulties with sensory activities. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Use a visual schedule that shows the steps involved in taking their medication, including when and how much.
• Try offering choices: it is really beneficial to give children who struggle with sensory reactivity choices.
• Establish a routine and stick to it
• Distractions are helpful, such as singing a song or playing a game
• Mixing the medicine in desserts can be helpful or even taking it through a straw to minimise the sensory feeling if the medication is for example, gritty.
• There may be different ways to take a medication, spoeak to your Dr about struggles, they may be able to alter frequency or dosage. 

CONTACT METHOD

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ABOUT THE HOST

Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation.

Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents.

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