Please note: My three boys have more diagnoses than sensory processing disorder. They have the invisible SPD, but also a facial difference that has led to stares and rude comments, as well as a life threatening brain condition that led to unexpected surgery. It’s been a whirlwind. You can read more about the brain drama HERE. When […]
Sensory Issues FAQ: Picky Eating
Inside you’ll find: Some very practical, achievable, and creative ideas to help you enrich the diet and ease the mealtime struggles of your sensory kid. Trying to feed kids these days is complicated. So many rules! Eat lots of fruit. Sugar makes kids wild. Drink milk for calcium. Dairy is the devil. Eat whole grains. […]
The Connection Between Sensory Issues and Nutrition
Inside you’ll find: how diet affects kids with SPD or ASD, as well as practical steps you can take to alleviate some symptoms, despite kids resistance. My boys wouldn’t eat the peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was the “wrong” peanut butter. I caved and gave them cereal. The rest of the afternoon was […]
The Ultimate List of Sensory Toys for Autistic Children on the Planet
Inside you’ll find: the best sensory toys for autistic children and those with sensory processing disorder. As a parent of a child with autism or sensory processing disorder, all our toys need to serve a double purpose. Finding toys that get your child the sensory input they crave can be difficult. Finding irresistibly fun […]
Scooter Board Sensory Activities
Inside you’ll find sensory activities you can do with one simple piece of equipment: a scooter board! The determination in his eyes was intense. His tongue was posed like Michael Jordan going up of a dunk. My son takes his scooter board games seriously. And the secret is, he has NO IDEA he’s getting tons […]
Let’s talk about Balance Board Benefits for Kids
It’s amazing how a diagnosis can change your life. When an Occupational Therapist told me that my son has Sensory Processing Disorder, I didn’t even know what we’d be dealing with. Now, all things sensory come pretty naturally to me. I know how to recognize my sons needs and get him the input he’s craving (or […]
Learning with Stickers and Their Scraps: Fine Motor Practice
Some craft supplies get used up very quickly at my house. Stickers are definitely in that category. They mostly end up somewhere on my clothing, only to be discovered later by a stranger, in public. My house is littered with the remnants of stickers-long-past. As part of the Learning with Your Craft Stash challenge, my […]
Tactile and Kinetic Letter Formation with Pipe Cleaners
Sometimes learning is approached on such a one dimensional level. Teachers speak information and kids are supposed to regurgitate that knowledge on to paper. Problem is, that doesn’t always translate into kids grasping concepts. My boys are just getting started in the world of “formal” education. But I’ve already seen a huge difference in […]
Three Ways to Use a Small Ball for Sensory Therapy
Since we are always on the lookout for sensory input in our household, we love turning common objects into ways to strengthen and challenge our son on an occupational level. We really love our exercise ball, but sometimes we take it down a notch and use a much smaller ball to work on all sorts […]
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