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When You Feel Your Temper Rising
Having an SPD kid can really test your patience. On so many boards I see parents who are feeling bad for yelling at their kids… but we’re all human and sometimes don’t have the reserves left. Here’s a...
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Weighted Pencil How To
” Some students benefit from using a weighted pencil, all of the writing time or sometimes. The extra weight gives a little extra proprioceptive input that alerts the student to the fact that s/he is...
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Sensory Processing Disorder: Vestibular Dysfunction
Forget what you learned in elementary school. We actually have seven senses, which include the proprioceptive and vestibular systems. But one at a time! This article offers a good intro into just what...
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Weathering the Storm of a Meltdown Leads to Great Rewards
Think all you get is stress when your child has a meltdown? Actually, it can create a greater bond between you and your child…. depending on how it is handled. Photo: John Bradley Weathering the storm...
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What To Do for Biters, Chewers, Suckers, and Pickers
So often children with sensory challenges exhibit particular behaviors. My older child was the biter when he was younger and my 4yo would put everything and anything in his mouth. He’s still a sucker —...
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Managing Circle Time
Is your child having a hard time with circle time at preschool? How about sitting on the floor at kindergarten during story hour? (We did!) Here are some ideas on how to manage these difficulties for...
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26 Sensory Integration Tools for Meltdown Management
A sensory adult shares what she would include in a sensory integration tool kit to help you when you’re out of the house with your own sensory kid. 26 Sensory Integration Tools for Meltdown Management...
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20 Special Needs Parenting Tips For Sticky Situations
Writer Karen Wang offers a humorous look at what parents need to know in dealing with sticky situations. 20 Special Needs Parenting Tips For Sticky Situations
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Calming Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
I’m always on the lookout for new ideas to help out my SPD kid. Check out this list… it may give you something new to try. Calming Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Ideas...
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19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents
Summer is around the corner for many of us. This means picnics, day trips and all around summer fun. It can also mean different schedules, new sensory stimuli and additional meltdowns. Here are 19...
View ArticleMessy Kids: Understanding The Reason Behind The Mess
“I have a messy kid, and I am not a lover of mess myself! As you can imagine, this can result in some problems! Before I had my daughter our house was organized, everything had a place, I never felt...
View Article5 Ways to Tune Up Your Child’s Sensory Diet
“Creating an effective sensory diet can be challenging, but for the child with a sensory processing disorder, having a good sensory diet in place can mean the difference between a relatively smooth...
View ArticleChild Reactions: Sensory Issues or Behavior Driven?
“Many parents and therapists alike can be perplexed by whether or not a child’s behaviors are resulting from sensory processing dysfunction or behavior driven. When living or working with infants or...
View ArticleMy Child Chews on Everything!
“Since discovering my son’s sensory need for chewing, I can handle it with more grace than I ever was able to before. And I’m discovering more of his sensory needs every day.” – Dirt & Boogers...
View ArticleHard to Swallow? Medicine Tips for Toddlers
“What’s worse: your two-year-old’s double ear infection, or the pink glop she has to swallow twice a day for the next week and a half to cure it? Many parents face temper tantrums at the slightest hint...
View ArticleCommon Sensory Needs that Show Up at Bedtime
“Let’s face it. Kids are ridiculously creative. I have found that their ingenuity tends to shine brightest at bedtime. But how are we as parents supposed to know when our children have a genuine need...
View ArticleParty Planning and Sensory Processing Disorder
“For children with Sensory Processing Disorder parties are a whole different ball game.” – The Sensory Seeker CLICK HERE: Party Planning and Sensory Processing Disorder Photo Credit
View ArticleToothbrushing: Making It Easier
“For a child with sensory defensiveness, brushing teeth can range from pretty unpleasant to almost unbearable…. Try these ideas to help your child become more comfortable with having a toothbrush in...
View ArticleUnderstanding Restaurant Meltdowns
Dinner time can seem like a straight forward activity. But for children with sensory challenges (as well as Autism), it can bring a barrage of visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile stimuli. No wonder...
View Article25+ Ideas for Teaching Kids Who Can’t Sit Still!
“Do you have an active learner? Then you will love this collection of more than 25 ideas to teach kids who can not sit still!” – Preschool Powol Packets CLICK HERE: 25+ Ideas for Teaching Kids Who...
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