For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
Sensory processing difficulties can have a significant impact on a child’s daily life, often creating side effects that are misunderstood or misdiagnosed. One of the most common side effects? Anxiety! Why Anxiety Is Almost Always Present Children who are highly sensitive to sensory input — whether they over-register or experience sensory defensiveness — often live…
For some children, toothbrushing can be one of the most difficult parts of the daily routine. What feels like a simple toothbrush to an adult can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or even painful to a child with sensory processing differences. Understanding what is causing the distress can help you find strategies that make toothbrushing more manageable…
When children discover that they have a sensory processing disorder (SPD), they may have many questions and worries about the disorder. This kid-friendly book reassures children that their problems are common, yet they are still unique. There are many children with the same disorder that are dealing with similar issues. Children benefit from a sense…
What can a parent do when their child is so full of social anxiety that he can’t speak to other kids or participate. There’s Just One Mommy shares a few things I do to help ease his social anxiety. CLICK HERE: Ease Social Anxiety on the Playground Recommended Reading
Tactile discs offer a simple way to bring hands-on sensory exploration, movement and play into home, classroom and therapy settings. The set featured in this review includes larger discs for floor positioning and smaller discs that children can hold, creating opportunities to explore different tactile surfaces through hands-on activities. Occupational Therapy Tactile Discs Review for…
