For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
I often wonder how my son will describe his Sensory Processing Disorder when he gets older. How will he help those around him understand how he’s feeling when he’s overwhelmed? Today on Voices of SPD we are joined by a teenage girl of Totally Abnormal who shares how she describes her oversensitivity to others. I Will…
ADHD medications may lower suicide risk in children with hyperactivity, oppositional defiance and other behavioral disorders, according to new research from the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, address a significant knowledge gap in childhood suicide risk and could inform suicide prevention…
I’m just in love with the idea of turning our regular board games into broader activities and therapy games that can teach my kiddos important life skills, from anger management to coping skills! Therapy Games: Creative Ways to Turn Popular Games Into Activities That Build Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, and Coping Skills…
Have you been told your child has vestibular issues? You’re not alone. Here’s a terrific introductory video on the effects of a poorly integrated vestibular system. And if your child has a hard time sitting in the classroom, here are a couple of items you may want to consider to help him wake up his…
The changing of the seasons can be tough enough for sensory kids… but add in restrictive hats, coats and gloves and it can get downright impossible! Today on Voices of SPD, we are joined by Jennifer, the publisher of The Sensory Spectrum and resident mom on The Jenny Evolution, who is sharing her own family’s…
