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    Autism Visual Processing - Blocking out sections of people or toys with a child's hand. Is this a way a child processes information?

    Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it, and so thankful considering your experience. I think you may be correct, I was also thinking it may be a way to focus on the details rather than the toy as a whole. But I wanted someone else to clarify. It too reminded me of painter...
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    Autism Visual Processing - Blocking out sections of people or toys with a child's hand. Is this a way a child processes information?

    Hi All, I need anyone's input or help. I work with a child who has autism. When she plays with toys she uses her hand to block sections of the toy (or people) with her hand. I am guessing this is a way to process the visual information she is receiving. Has anyone seen this or have any links or...
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