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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 [...]
I think all of us who work with kids with sensory processing issues feel helpless at times in meeting the needs of tweens and teens. In fact, one of the most common questions I get is “What works for teens with sensory issues who aren’t willing to do any sensory activities?!” I wish I had [...]
Since I started my blog back in 2008, I have covered many topics. I have worn my heart on my sleeve and opened up to the world about some very personal experiences. Our latest challenge – advocacy. I am my daughters’ biggest fan, her most outspoken advocate and I will not let walls block her [...]
As any type of therapist or parent, it’s difficult to work with a child that demonstrates aggressive behavior. When you are a parent, you are dealing with it all of the time. Many times, you look to your Occupational Therapist or Behavior Specialist to help guide you in what to do with your child. The [...]
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 [...]
We often work with families where there is a significant mismatch between one or both parents and their child. Understanding not only how their child experiences the world, but also how they do is the first step towards creating a more harmonious home life for everyone. Are You Sensitive and/or a Significant Introvert? Do loud [...]
In the past, I have dreaded holiday parties. To be honest, I avoided them whenever possible. They were often just too stressful and full of sensory landmines for my kids to enjoy, which made the parties pretty miserable for my husband and me, too. Since I couldn’t very well avoid all holiday festivities, I needed [...]
Most people probably don’t think of homeopathy as a treatment for the sensory disorders that often accompany autism spectrum disorder but in fact homeopathic remedies are often very effective in alleviating sensory issues. Sensory problems can take a wide variety of forms including under and over sensitivity of all the various sensory organs. There are [...]
by Bonnie J Hacker MHS, OTR/L One of the concerns repeatedly raised by parents is their child’s lack of interest and willingness to engage in art activities, especially coloring, drawing and beginning writing activities. Often this is the parent of a child, typically a boy, who is very active, demonstrating greater interest in running, jumping, [...]
by Haley Moss Happy SPD Awareness Month! Instead of talking about ways to combat sensory issues (I’m going to let the pros handle that), I would like to share a personal story with you about how embracing growth and awareness regarding sensory needs can lead to success. Click on the title to see what happened…. [...]
