How to talk to your pediatrician about Sensory Processing Disorder
Pediatricians are slowly catching up to understanding and diagnosing SPD. I know my pediatrician kept tell me my 5yo was fine even though I knew in my gut something was really off. Here’s how to start...
View ArticleGum Chewing to Help Focus
John Murray OTR, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, talks about how gum chewing during writing activities can help your child with focus and attention and why it works.
View ArticleEight Fun Oral Sensory Activities to Improve Your Child’s Regulation
I have never been a gum chewer. So when our OT recommended gum chewing as a way to help my kid’s regulation, I wasn’t particularly thrilled. But I am a changed woman. We now buy it buy the bulk! Eight...
View ArticleHelping SPD Children in the Classroom
“Weighted vests, a stuffed animal, or something heavy in their laps may be comforting and calming to these children. Try it.” — Michelle Morris Helping SPD Children in the Classroom Related articles...
View ArticleSensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers
Book: Sensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers Amazon Description: Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who: Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off? Covers his ears when...
View ArticleTreating Sensory Processing Issues: Specialized Gyms Help Over- (or Under-)...
Wondering how sensory gyms many pediatric occupational therapists use are helpful to your child? Read this to better understand how sensory gyms help connect the dots for your child. Treating Sensory...
View ArticleSensory Processing Disorder 101
Need an intro to what Sensory Processing Disorder is? Here is a recorded Webinar with Cara Koscinski, Occupational Therapist, Author and special needs mom who shared her presentation – Sensory...
View Article101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory...
Book: 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorders by Tara Delaney One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger’s, and sensory processing...
View ArticleRaising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child...
Book: Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues by Lindsey Biel, Nancy Peske ***WINNER of the NAPPA GOLD AWARD and iPARENTING MEDIA...
View ArticleSensory Parenting – The Elementary Years
Book: Sensory Parenting – The Elementary Years: School Years Are Easier when Your Child’s Senses Are Happy! by Britt Collins MS OTR/L and Jackie Linder Olson All of us have had a sensory issue at one...
View ArticleWhat to Look For in a Sensory Therapy Professional
About every other week I receive an email from someone asking how they can get their child assessed for Sensory Processing Disorder or how to best help their child with sensory challenges. The number...
View ArticleHow to talk to your pediatrician about Sensory Processing Disorder
Pediatricians are slowly catching up to understanding and diagnosing SPD. I know my pediatrician kept tell me my 5yo was fine even though I knew in my gut something was really off. Here’s how to start...
View ArticleGum Chewing to Help Focus
John Murray OTR, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, talks about how gum chewing during writing activities can help your child with focus and attention and why it works.
View ArticleEight Fun Oral Sensory Activities to Improve Your Child’s Regulation
I have never been a gum chewer. So when our OT recommended gum chewing as a way to help my kid’s regulation, I wasn’t particularly thrilled. But I am a changed woman. We now buy it buy the bulk! Eight...
View ArticleHelping SPD Children in the Classroom
“Weighted vests, a stuffed animal, or something heavy in their laps may be comforting and calming to these children. Try it.” — Michelle Morris Helping SPD Children in the Classroom Related articles...
View ArticleSensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers
Book: Sensory Integration: A Guide for Preschool Teachers Amazon Description: Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who: Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off? Covers his ears when...
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