Sensory Processing Disorder

How To Help Children With Texture Aversions

Texture aversion refers to situations when a child will limit themselves to eating specific types of food.

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Winter Tips for Children with Autism

Children get affected by seasonal changes even if they don’t know how to tell us. Here are some tips on helping them through the season.

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Picky Eating vs Sensory Avoider: What's The Difference

I often am asked What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Sensory Avoider? Let's talk about it!

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What To Send To School With Your Sensory Child

If something helps your child at home, it is important to figure out how to bring that item into the classroom.

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Two Types of Sensory Processing Disorders

There are various types of Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Defensive and Sensory Seeking. Let's learn about them!

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How To Handle Sensory Overloads At School

Some tips on how to help your sensory child avoid a sensory meltdown in class.

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Toys & Activities

Outdoor Activities for Your Sensory Child

Here are some of my favorite outdoor activities to plan with your child this summer!

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Understanding Sensory Seeking

Sensory Seeking is when you crave sensory input such as lights, movements, sounds & smells. Let's learn more about it!

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Understanding Sensory: Over-Responsive and Under-Responsive

There are 2 types of reactions to sensory input - over-responsive and under-responsive. Let's take a look at each one!

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Sensory Anxiety vs Regular Anxiety

Sensory overload is when one or more of your body’s senses becomes hyperstimulated.

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Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder is a neurological condition that affects the way the brain interprets information from the environment via...

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Signs Of A Good Provider (and some red flags)

As a parent or caregiver, you want to find an Occupational Therapist who is the right fit for your child.

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What is Tactile Sensitivity?

This blog will focus on learning a little bit about tactile sensitivity and how it can impact your child's function.

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Our 8 Senses

The Sensory System is how your brain and body interpret information from each other to produce an appropriate response.

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How Occupational Therapy Helps with Sensory Processing Disorder

Many people also wonder how Occupational Therapy directly helps with picky eating and sensory processing disorder so let’s talk about it!

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Childhood Development

How To Help Children With SPD In The Classroom

Tips for children, parents, and teachers to ensure a sensory-friendly classroom experience.

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Childhood Development

How Sensory Processing Disorder Affects Different Ages

Sensory Processing Disorders can affect children at all stages in various ways. Let's explore how it looks for different age groups.

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How to Identify and Treat Your Child with SPD

It is important to properly identify your child's needs to help them acclimate into a world where they feel is safe and supportive.

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Early Signs of Sensory Disorders

Here are a few to help you identify if your child has Sensory Processing Disorders early on.

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How To Deal With A Sensory Meltdown

A meltdown occurs when a child becomes overstimulated and is unable to cope. Here is my advice on how to deal with a sensory meltdown.

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