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FAQs from Sensory Parents

Hey Sensory Parents!

You've landed at the heart of this site.

Below you'll find an organized list of the FAQs that sensory parents have been asking me over the years. It's been a wildly popular series that covers all sorts of topics.

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It includes things like the causes of Sensory Processing Disorder, how to figure out if your child has SPD, and to what to do DURING a sensory meltdown. There are also a ton of specific strategies for common struggles like bath time, sleeping woes, picking eating, and public bathrooms. There's nitty gritty relational content like how to get your spouse on board, what to do when other's judge your sensory parenting and how to afford medical help.

I'm positive you'll find multiple articles that will benefit you and your family right where you're at. And you'll walk away a more confident sensory parent. I'm excited for you!

Understanding SPD

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Does My Child have SPD? Symptoms of SPD and What's the Line Between Typical and Sensory Processing Disorder

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Will They Outgrow SPD? What to Expect as Your Child Ages

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Why So Unpredictable? Why My Child's Needs and Preferences Vary and Change

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What Should You Do DURING a Sensory Meltdown?

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What is the Purpose of Sensory Activities and Why Do They Work?

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What Causes SPD? Is it Inherited or Affected by Lifestyle Choices? Can Supplements to Help Relieve Symptoms?

Family and Social Struggles

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How to Cope as a Parent: Practical Strategies and Encouragement for Sensory Parents

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What Every Dad Needs to Know about SPD (Written by My Husband)

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Helping Siblings Understand SPD

 

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How to Discipline: Parenting the Heart of Your Sensory Child

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Helping Care Givers Understand Your Child's SPD

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Dealing with and Responding to OTHERS Opinions and Judgement

Individual Senses

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AUDITORY: Are They Seekers or Avoiders? If they hate the noise why are they the loudest kid in the room?

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AUDITORY: Are They Seekers or Avoiders? If they hate the noise why are they the loudest kid in the room?

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PROPRIOCEPTION: Easy Ways for Sensory Seekers to Get Their Energy Out

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PROPRIOCEPTION: Personal Space and Body Awareness

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ORAL: Helping a Child Who Chews on Everything

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ORAL: Dealing with Picky Eating

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TACTILE: Understanding Tactile Defensiveness

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VESTIBULAR: Sitting Still, Helping a Fidgetor 

Common Struggles

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Avoiding Meltdowns After School

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Big Emotions in Sensory Kids: Anxiety and Impulse Control

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When Sensory Kids are Sick

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Sleeping Struggles and SPD

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Bath Time Sensory Issues

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Teaching a Sensory Kid to Swim

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Sensory Connections: Shyness, Easily Angered, and Quick to Quit

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How to Bully Proof Your Sensory Child

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Traveling When Your Child has Sensory Struggles

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When Kids Hate the Outdoors Because of Sensory Issues

Getting Medical Professional Help

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Pros and Cons of Getting an Official Diagnosis

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What to Expect at a Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation and How to Be Prepared

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 How to Afford Occupational Therapy

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When Doctors and Therapists Don't Listen to Your Sensory Concerns

 

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When Kids Refuse to Do Sensory Activities

I bet you want to save this massive list to refer back to later. You can do that by pinning it HERE. 

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