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Last week, I went to pick up some Chinese food at our local Chinese restaurant. While I was there, I noticed a little girl, probably aged about six, standing next to the lobster tanks near the door. She had her eyes tightly closed, her teeth were clenched and her hands were covering her ears. I [...]
“Whether the weather be good, or whether the weather be bad, we must remember sensory needs, if we are to remain regulated and glad.” This could have been a rhyming mantra for many when Sandy hit recently. Schedules askew, hunkered down inside for much of the day, folks with sensory needs who were lucky enough [...]
Have you been told that your child has a sensory processing disorder (SPD)? If so, you may be wondering exactly what that is! October is National Sensory Awareness month, so this is the perfect time to address this topic. I’m going to explain sensory processing disorders to you in the most basic way possible, and [...]
One of the most difficult transitions in the school system is coming back from summer vacation! Most likely your students have been staying up late, sleeping in, had limited structure, and doing new and exciting things. Now they are going to be required to sit and learn in a structured environment. Try to allow for [...]
Generally when we think about sensory input to help children regulate, we go with the powerhouse trifecta of sensory processing: vestibular, proprioceptive and touch pressure input. There are times, however when you need a quicker, quieter solution; one that doesn’t require a lot of space or special equipment. Enter oral sensory input. While oral sensory [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As December approaches, so do thoughts of holiday gifts for many parents. When you have a child with specific sensory and/or motor needs, it is important to keep these in mind. I still remember spending money I did not have for a gorgeous bear for my two-year-old son. What I didn’t think about was that [...]
If your child seeks oral-motor input, consider enriching his sensory diet with Fruit Roll-Up Fingers. My occupational therapist suggested this fun and tasty activity for my little sensory-seeker several months ago. It took me a few tries to get the hang of it. Here’s a little system that’s been working great for me: Step 1: [...]
Seeking Advice “Our 7 year old son has just been diagnosed with mild autism. He interacts well but sometimes, he goes into his own world and shuts everything out. He is always the “difficult” one, not eating what the others eat, not sleeping when he should. He has no empathy at all. Loud sounds are [...]
