Sensory Processing Disorder: An Overview
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Sensory Integration (SI) is a term that has become quite well-known since its discovery in the 1960’s by developmental psychologist...
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Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Art can be a great way for kids with special isms to get sensory experiences they crave and enjoy. It can also The post Sensory...
View ArticleTraveling with a Sensory Seeking Child
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Holiday break is just around the corner and many are planning vacations. If you have a child with a sensory processing disorder...
View ArticleVacations and Tips for Traveling with Your Sensitive Child
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights In Traveling with a Sensory Seeking Child we explored strategies to support your child on vacation if he or she is a The post...
View ArticleParents: Are you Sensory Defensive with a Sensory Seeking Child?
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights We often work with families where there is a significant mismatch between one or both parents and their child. Understanding not...
View ArticleSummer Travel Ideas with a Sensory Seeking Child
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Summer comes and it is time for vacation. If you have a child with a sensory processing disorder, extra planning can help The post...
View ArticleEngage Kids in the Classroom: 8 Ideas for Heavy Work
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights It’s Monday morning. You grab your coffee and head into your classroom, ready for a great week. You have your lesson plans The post...
View Article6 Tips to Help with Gagging and Sound Irritation
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Does your child cover their ears and yell when they hear someone chewing food? Do they react to the sound of coughing and The post...
View ArticleWhat is a Sensory Defensive to Do in an Overstimulating World?
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Do clothing labels bother your child so much that you have to remove them? Does your child find many different foods repulsive? The...
View Article6 Ways to Calm a Sensory Over Responder
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights For some children sights, sounds, touch, smell, taste and movement come all too fast, too hard, too loud and way too intensely The...
View Article4 Steps to Discovering Happiness with a Sensory-Defensive Child
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Suppose that you are in my class and I am sharing some vital information with you. Now, also suppose that I have The post 4 Steps...
View ArticleA High Intensity Sport May Suit Your Child’s Needs
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Sports can be a wonderful experience for kids. In addition to the obvious physical exercise, there are many benefits. Children...
View ArticleUsing a Body Sox for Sensory Input
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights The is great for children with sensory issues. The material is see-through and breathable. Children become enraptured as they begin...
View ArticleLow Arousal Sensory System? Hints & Ideas Inside
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights Thomas was five years old when he first came to occupational therapy. His parents described him as being a ‘good child’. He The...
View ArticleThe Moon Sand Starter Set Provides Tactile Input
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights The comes with everything needed for sand play in one convenient set. The modeling material feels and responds just like wet sand,...
View ArticleTips for Successful Travel with Your Sensitive Child
Special-ism - Reach Your Child's Potential with Professional Insights In Traveling with a Sensory Seeking Child we explored strategies to support your child on vacation if he or she is a The post Tips...
View ArticleDoes Your Therapy Office Put Kids in Sensory Overload?
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation It’s important to be aware of a client’s sensory needs no matter what clinical service you are providing, whether it’s occupational therapy, speech...
View ArticleClassroom Sounds Send Sensory Kids over the Edge
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation Sounds. Some sounds are soothing like the sound of a gentle wind rustling leaves or wind chimes. Some sounds are absolutely annoying – beyond normal...
View ArticleLong Grass Offers a Ton of Sensory Input
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation The old adage says that April showers can bring May flowers. Along with those flowers comes grass. Lots of long grass, growing in lawns everywhere....
View ArticleBrainWorks – An Unparalleled Sensory Diet Tool
Special-ism - Destination for Self-Regulation As a parent of a child with sensory issues, I have spent the past few years pouring through books, websites and recommendations for a simple at-home system...
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