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The old adage says that April showers can bring May flowers. Along with those flowers comes grass. Lots of grass growing in lawns everywhere. Grass that can look beautiful, but, unfortunately, does not feel that way to some children with tactile sensitivities – children who may need the enticement of fun in order to brave [...]
Spring has sprung and with it may come an extra dose of sensory challenges. For some children, seasonal changes in clothing, weather and routine bring just enough extra or unfamiliar input to throw their sensory diets out of whack. Luckily, your nearest sale counter is probably brimming with an economic, effective tool that can help [...]
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man.” –Winston Churchill When JJ was in his elementary school years, he participated in therapeutic horse-back riding for several years which had many benefits. The value of horse-back riding has been recognized as therapeutic as early as 600 B.C [...]
Recently, we suggested a number of ways to engage your children in heavy work for the hands using clothespins. Today, we would like to add a new element to the idea of using clothespins as a sensory tool. So, put on your Sensory Savvy Lenses and get ready. Today’s Challenge: Clothespins for Fine and Gross [...]
Sensory differences are often very common in individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as well as other special needs. Everyday events can be considered completely overstimulating. As a young adult with ASD, I get startled by loud noises, even more so if these noises happen unexpectedly. When attending a school assembly I would always [...]
When my daughter who has sensory processing disorder was little, I knew I was doing a lot of things right as a parent. Our days were filled with obstacle courses built out of couch cushions, tactile play in sensory bins, playgroups to encourage social skill development, and lots and lots of books. And my hard [...]
Heavy work. For children with special needs, it is known as the great equalizer. Depending on its use and duration, it can act as a calming tool or an alerting one. Heavy work provides proprioceptive input that helps children become more aware of their bodies positions in space, making them more efficient with grading and [...]
Sensational Sniffers!!! My 3 boys all have hypersensitive smell, they can smell things long before I can, and I think I have a pretty good sniffer. I usually get asked on a daily basis by one or more or my children “Mommy, whats that smell!!” They cannot tolerate perfumes, air fresheners, cleaners etc… If something [...]
“Squeeze me.” Gabe asks for the tenth time, “Squeeze me hard mom.” I lean over, and press his body against mine, gripping my hands together at the wrist behind him and squeezing as hard as I can. “Harder.” He says quietly. Gabriel needs deep pressure in his body to stay calm and organized, and I [...]
