The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and Gu Ailing and Su Yiming have become the recent "top streams" and frequently search for hot searches. Why did other people's children show their athletic talents at a young age, sing all the way on the field, and win glory for the country?
And our baby --
Left and right, upside down?
Such a big ball, how can you shoot it?
Jump rope for three months, or can't you learn?
What exactly are these problems? In a word: some degree of movement disorder!
According to the data, the majority of people of the spectrum (the latest estimate is 87%) have some kind of exercise difficulties.
Let's check the big exercise milestones first and see if your baby is keeping up with the rhythm?
0-6 months
Look up and roll over
6-12 months
Sit independently, crawl, stand and walk with objects (such as furniture).
1-2 years old
Walk independently, squat, trot, kick, throw, go up and down the steps
2-3 years old
Climbing steps without handrails, jumping, running more efficiently, catching big balls
3-4 years old
You can jump on one foot or stand for more than 2 seconds, jump long, ride a tricycle
4-5 years old
Ride a balance bike, somersault, catch the ball, hit the ball with a racket, and learn to swim
5-6 years old
Jump rope, learn to skate, start playing ball sports, gymnastics, running and other personal sports
Why do spectrum children mostly face the challenge of movement disorders?
Weak links between brain regions
Learning new motor skills involves multiple complex steps that require rich connections between regions of the brain.
Children with autism have less synchronicity of activities between visual and motor areas, and the worse the synchronicity, the more severe their social impairment. Their motor problems may also stem from less connections between the parietal gyrus and cerebellum, a hand-eye coordinating brain region that helps guide and correct movements.
Other evidence also suggests that the connection between sensory and motor brain regions is weak, and that atypical electrical activity may occur within neural networks, which can affect the predictability of movement.
For example, predict what will happen next based on the environment and the body's feelings, and plan the necessary actions to adapt to the environment, while controlling the body to perform corresponding actions.
Anxiety disorders
Studies have shown that as many as 84% of people with autism have symptoms of anxiety, which in turn can lead to their reluctance to try new things, especially those that are beyond their routines and habits and do not conform to their "operating procedures."
Exercise often needs to call various parts of the body, and there are variables in the exercise process, which is a challenge for "stereotypical" autistic patients.
The problem of coordination in itself
Whether or not we have autism, we all have some degree of motor incongruity to a greater or lesser extent. For children, this incongruity may manifest itself in the inability to pick up and grasp simple objects, poor sense of balance, difficulty judging left and right, sensory integration dysfunction, and excessive fatigue after exercise.
Why is gross exercise so important?
As the saying goes, life is in motion. However, some parents say, "My child doesn't like sports, he just likes to hold an iPad." "However, if you really value it, your child will reap the rewards:
Healthier brain
Learning new skills also makes our brains more flexible, more able to adapt to new environments and receive new information. Learning complex movements helps to thicken neural pathways, make brain neuronal connections stronger, and improve the quality and speed of neural signal transmission.
In addition, there is an area in the brain called the hippocampal gyrus, which is responsible for learning and memory, and exercises like muscles, making the hippocampal gyrus larger, thereby improving memory.
More stable mood
In the book "Exercise Transforms the Brain", it is pointed out that about 80% of the signals in the brain are transmitted by two neurotransmitters - glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid, the former stimulates nerve impulses, and the latter inhibits impulses.
Together with neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, they regulate brain activity, can calm the brain, reduce attention deficits, and better manage emotions and improve attention and cognitive abilities.
Better social skills
Going out of the house to do different big sports activities or games will create countless social opportunities in the process, and interacting with others through exercise means that children can socialize more easily, which in turn can improve children's self-esteem and self-confidence.
More coordinated body movements
Exercise can improve the coordination of the body, thereby promoting the child's sense of balance, hand-eye coordination, body space perception and limb control.
Stronger body
Large exercise can promote blood circulation, improve the function of various organs of the body, such as: better muscle tone, more regular heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, enhance muscle strength and endurance, promote growth and development.
Rough exercise can not only improve physical and mental health in all aspects, but also help to improve the social skills of the lineage baby, why not enjoy it? The benefits of exercise outweigh the comfort of the sofa and the temporary calm that comes with electronic devices.
What are some fun and fun big sports?
1
"Crazy" jumps
Jumping is an important motor skill, and it may not be so easy for some children, you can try to break down the movements or use a trampoline to assist your child in jumping.
Bouncing motion provides sensory infusion and in many cases is often helpful in relieving sensory overload and anxiety. Some children may show fewer repetitive movements after jumping, which can help them calm down and control their behavior.
2
Let's play together!
Simple things can be a source of happiness for children, and balls are what many children like. Because the landing point of the ball is uncertain, the child must be quick in the eyes, which can fully mobilize the child's attention, prejudgment ability and the body's ability to react quickly.
Catching the ball at the beginning may not be easy, start with a simple game.
For example, rolling the ball back and forth with the child can develop visual tracking skills, and can encourage the child to learn to judge the position of the ball and react accordingly when he follows the movement of the ball.
3
Yoga for kids
Yoga is a form of physical and mental exercise that promotes strength, balance, and flexibility, as well as improves concentration and stabilizes mood. Try to have your child practice simple yoga movements, cooperate with breathing, and learn to control body balance and core strength.
Some yoga movements evolve from animal postures, such as "cat stretching", "dog-like", etc., which can add some fun to the practice for children.
4
dance
Music is an ideal way to encourage motor skills. You can use music, videos, sounds, or musical instruments that your child is interested in to encourage them to swing body parts, step, jump, dance, and more. Basic songs like "head-shoulders-knees-and-toes" are perfect for young kids, who follow the music to move body parts from head to toe.
5
Crawling game
Crawling is a tireless play activity for children, and they can develop big motor skills in the process of playing.
Crawling activities in the home environment can be carried out on the ground, such as imitating caterpillars, turtles, crabs crawling, or you can use the door frame at home to assist children to climb up.
Or take the crawling tunnel to the outdoors, it will definitely attract a group of children, playing while not only exercising big movements, but also providing social scenes, so that children can learn rules, take turns, etc. in the activities.
6
Obstacle course
Obstacle course is a very interesting activity to improve motor skills, not complicated to have an effect, you can start with a simple, and then gradually introduce additional content in the activity.
For example, when crossing an obstacle, issue instructions: crabs walk, let the child change the forward movement, you can climb, jump through the obstacle. In this process, creating opportunities to exercise different coarse exercises can also increase the fun of the activities and make them more attractive to children.
7
cycle
Cycling can help develop balance, build leg muscles and core strength, and yes, even the arms. Younger children start with a tricycle with auxiliary wheels, or practice balance bikes, and older children can try cycling.
Riding is a bit difficult and challenging for children, so in the process of overcoming, children will gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.
8
swim
Swimming is an activity that requires full body exercise and coordination with breathing. It can exercise the coordination of the child's body, enhance cardiopulmonary function, improve the body's immunity, and can also play a very comprehensive role in sensory integration training.
Water can also bring tactile stimulation to children, and children's various complex actions in water can also stimulate the brain and enhance the brain's ability to respond to the external environment.
9
Go into nature
Climbing the mountain, like swimming, can well enhance the child's cardiopulmonary function, exercise the child's physical strength, and enhance the child's inner cavity energy.
The natural environment can provide children with greater exploration possibilities, in nature, hiking, climbing... Relax and parents can also get a breather.
For many children with autism, pretending to play is a considerable challenge, and in the natural environment, it is also a good choice to expand imagination with children, stimulate creativity, and start to imitate animals. Like jumping like a rabbit, swinging like a penguin, running like a cheetah...
Balance the game
Balance can often be challenging for children with autism, and many rough exercise tasks require a good sense of balance.
The simplest balancing game at home is "Golden Rooster Independence", which introduces a game mechanism or "cockfighting" to make the game more fun.