For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
“The gross motor skills involved in handwriting mainly refer to the postural control that is required for writing. Efficient control of the larger muscle groups in the neck, shoulder and trunk is necessary to maintain stability in order for the fingers and hands to move to complete the handwriting task…. Children also must develop the…
When parenting, teaching and working with children who have social, emotional, and/or sensory sensitivities, we often put the emphasis on learning new skills. Countless hours are spent working on social skills, fine- and gross-motor skills, language skills, and academic skills, but stress management skills are often left unaddressed. This is unfortunate, as stress can create…
“Unlike blindness or deafness, sensory information is received by people with SPD; the difference is that information is processed by the brain in an unusual way that causes distress, discomfort, and confusion.” – Chantal Sicile-Kira – Psychology Today CLICK HERE: What is Sensory Processing Disorder and How Is It Related to Autism? Some other books to…
“I had a patient recently ask me if it is okay for her thirteen-month-old daughter to be W-sitting during playtime. The short answer is: absolutely NOT!” – Stephanie Galanis, Yummy Mummy Club CLICK HERE: The Dreaded W-Sitting In Toddlers Photo Credit For therapy ideas you can implement at home, consider the following affiliate links: Shipping is…
“One of the painful parts of parenting a child with special needs is dealing with comments and questions from concerned family members. Most of the time, these remarks arise from love for the child and consideration for the well-being of the whole family. But the questions and comments don’t always come out that way, and…
