Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints Tina Gothard the traditional dyadic relationship between

the traditional dyadic relationship between the therapist and the child becomes a triadic one in which the therapeutic process is enhanced and the environment for the play therapy is shared and therefore more 'democratic'

Ethics and Care provides guidance on how to integrate spirituality and ethics in professional and voluntary care

and is suitable for children and young people aged 10+

thus encouraging flexibility of response

Autism and Gastrointestinal Complaints Tina Gothard the traditional dyadic relationship betweenChildren on the autistic spectrum frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and flatulence. Far from being 'just part of the condition', worldwide research is confirming parents' reports that many of these children are actually suffering from serious underlying conditions which, if left untreated, are a source of constant pain, which in turn can greatly exacerbate autistic