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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Bonnie J Hacker, MHS, OTR/LThis is the dilemma that so many parents face after learning that their child has a sensory processing disorder or difference. The short answer is: If the behavior does not respond to disciplinary or behavioral techniques, think sensory. Better yet, first analyze behaviors from a sensory standpoint and try to [...]
The summer is speeding by and before we know it the first day of school will be here. Children face many transitions at the beginning of the school year. One lesser thought of transition is the dramatic shift between the amount of exercise children get over the summer compared to the typical school schedule. Transitioning [...]
by Rebecca Whitlock If your child seeks out 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 [...]
by Bonnie Hacker, MHS, OTR/L Summer comes and it is time for vacation. If you have a child with a sensory processing disorder and/or autism, extra planning can help make the experience more successful and less stressful for everyone. When you plan your vacation, think about your child’s sensory needs and how they respond to [...]
by Tiffani Lawton, RN Weighted Lap Pads can provide much needed proprioceptive input throughout the day and used as needed due to the awesome portability. This input can help to establish increased body awareness, improve attention span and concentration, and has calming benefits. Children without sensory processing issues may also benefit from weighted products to [...]
