Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition affecting at least one in twenty children who experience sensations in taste, touch, sound, sight, smell, movement, and body awareness in a vastly...
View ArticleOne Family’s Struggle With Sensory Processing Disorder
Personal stories of family struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder helps make us feel less alone and more normal. SPD can make one feel isolated and question one’s ability to parent a special needs...
View ArticleWhy Does Izzy Cover Her Ears?
Meet Izzy, a feisty first grader, whose behavior is often misunderstood as she tries to cope with sensory overload in her new surroundings. BOOK: Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? This brightly illustrated...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World
We all know what it feels like to be irritated by loud music, accosted by lights that are too bright, or overwhelmed by a world that moves too quickly. But millions of people suffer from Sensory...
View Article10 Sensory Red Flags You Might Be Missing
Oh boy did we see the sensory red flags in our kids well before we figured out what was going on! How about you? “This thing happens to me all the time as a pediatric OT… I’m talking to parents during...
View ArticleSensory Integration Strategies and Tips
“There is a great expectation for children to stay on task, practice “quiet sitting” and to control their impulses. In certain situations, these expectations are reasonable but what about the child who...
View ArticleHow Does Your Child Handle Hair Accessories?
Depending on if you have a tactile seeker or sensory avoider, your experience with hair accessories can be vastly different. When I say accessories, I mean anything from hats to barrettes and...
View ArticleEarly Research Findings Show Value of Treatment for Sensory Processing Disorder
Note: This study was originally published in 2014… however, there are currently few empirical studies about SPD. This study is an indicator that occupational therapy does help and helped launch...
View ArticleGetting Ready for School with Sensory Processing Disorder
For most kids, sensory processing occurs without conscious thought and these skills are automatic. But for some kids, sensory information goes into the brain but does not get organized into appropriate...
View ArticleBreakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders...
NOTE: This study came out in the summer of 2013, but it warrants sharing again with everyone! Also, researchers are working on the next phase of this study… but as we all know, research takes time and...
View Article101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory...
One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger’s, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory...
View ArticleSeparating Growing Pains From Warning Signs in Kids
As parents, how do we know if the symptoms our children display are just a natural part of childhood or a sign of Sensory Processing Disorder? What are the warning signs in kids? CLICK HERE:...
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