For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
Dinner time can seem like a straight forward activity. But for children with sensory challenges (as well as Autism), it can bring a barrage of visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile stimuli. No wonder kids have meltdowns! When we change how we think about the world around a sensory kid, we can begin understanding restaurant meltdown….
I absolutely adore this list from Dr. Darla Clayton. I really can’t pick a favorite one… they are ALL things every special needs parent should hear. CLICK HERE: 20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear For further reading, considerate the following affiliate links:
We have light show dance parties in our house often. (My son thinks he’s his own Lightshow DJ.) They’re a fun way to have your kids burn off energy. But we also like the relaxed light show for when it’s time to get calm. Uncle Milton Lightshow DJ (Visual Toy) Create a dazzling Music Light…
The Sensory Science Book series provide sensory rich science experiments and activities to help kids better retain what they learn. This Volume contains 15 activities in the themes of Colors, The Senses, and Nature. The book includes a supply list, as well as step-by-step directions, activity adaptations and discussion points for each activity. When we engage with the world…
You probably don’t think about the tactile benefits of Play-Doh when you pull out a package… but Play-Doh is an awesome way to get your more tactile-afraid kids into art. Even when my youngest didn’t want to get his fingers dirty, he didn’t hesitate to play with Play-Doh. Play-Doh (Tactile Toys) So much compound, so…
