Meh. JLP's pic about says it all. Not intended as a 'restraint,' it is a 'passive' method of calming an agitated or hyperactive [autistic] child. It's also effective to hold the child, dim the lights, or remove him (or her, but it's more often males who are affected) from the over-stimulating environment. So, as you would figure, it's more for the parent's convenience than a therapeutic aid: "Stop rocking and get in your damn sock. Mommy wants to watch her stories."

That said, I've never seen one used effectively. Just about all the things you can do to settle an autistic child can have the exact opposite effect intended. This is marginally more humane than just sticking them into a refrigerator box.

pALEPHx

Is there anything you will not toss a few score of words at?

Hey Dollface, how is the heath thing doing?

sofaking wrote:

If I had an autistic kid, it would end up being a combination of the sock and the refrigerator box.

Kidding.

I think.

I've got a short documentary here about her by the guy who did the Mütter Museum curator profile OPSEC posted.

She's clearly nuts, and bright.

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pALEPHx wrote:

Is there anything for which you can actually string a dozen sensible ones together?

Sure thing hero.  I put it directly in front of you.

I'm sure this is old hat to everyone here, but it is always worth another viewing:

Sex Ed For Trainables

(19:55 minutes)

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MSG Tripps wrote:

You silly sick little fag[g]ot...

Seventeen. Still no sense yet. I should have allowed for more words. I know the Internets are tough, when you can't use that yellow Crayola on the screen. But it's OK. You're trainable.

And what was wrong with the first spelling of 'faggot?' Needed to make sure you had a 50/50 chance there? I always fancied Il sent le fagot, myself.

jesusluvspegging wrote:

I'm sure this is old hat to everyone here, but it is always worth another viewing:

The ABCs of Sex Education for Trainables

Cruel poster Razors_Edge wrote such a hilarious review of this 4 years ago, Roger_That ordered a VHS copy. That text lurks around here somewhere but don't recall we ever got to see the video. Thanks.