The poem below was written by a dear client who is 21 years old. She wrote it about a year ago and wanted to express her feelings of what it is like experiencing life with sensory processing disorder. … [Read more...] about The Heart of a Young Woman with Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder
Is Your Child Sensitive To Touch? Two Easy Ways To Help With Tactile Sensitivity.
In this short video, pediatric behavioral specialist, Miriam Manela, OTR, shows you some easy things you can do to help your child with tactile sensitivity using everyday objects you have at home. … [Read more...] about Is Your Child Sensitive To Touch? Two Easy Ways To Help With Tactile Sensitivity.
How To Deal With An Impulsive Child
Impulsiveness in children can range from the benign—speaking without waiting for his or her turn, to the downright dangerous—darting across the street into traffic. While some impulsiveness is normal … [Read more...] about How To Deal With An Impulsive Child
Aromatherapy and Children
As a mother and occupational therapist, I have found aromatherapy to be an easy and surprisingly effective way to treat some symptoms of sensory processing disorders (SPD) including autism. It is … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Children
Eye Coordination And Your Child’s Ability To Learn And Concentrate
Yes, you read right. Eye coordination, not eye-hand coordination. Eye coordination is the ability of both eyes to work together as a unit to form a single picture from the two slightly different … [Read more...] about Eye Coordination And Your Child’s Ability To Learn And Concentrate
In The (Sensory) Garden: The Five Senses And Mindfulness
It seems everyone's interested in learning about all things sensory, and I’m so glad. Sensory integration is an area that is often misunderstood, yet vital to understanding the causes of children’s … [Read more...] about In The (Sensory) Garden: The Five Senses And Mindfulness
The Hugging Regimen
I often send people I care about a virtual "deep pressure hug" through a text message or on WhatsApp…but that sure doesn’t beat the real thing! What will lower blood pressure, increas oxytocin … [Read more...] about The Hugging Regimen
Simple Steps To Help Your Child Tolerate Touch
Danny is a sweet fourth grade boy who loves to play sports –especially contact sports like tackle football. (I can't imagine choosing to play a game where I’d willingly be tackled.) But, although … [Read more...] about Simple Steps To Help Your Child Tolerate Touch
Sensory Integration & Your Child
What is Sensory Integration? Sensory Integration (SI) describes the brain’s ability to absorb information from our senses, organize it, and respond appropriately. In essence, it is the organization … [Read more...] about Sensory Integration & Your Child