For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
Parents often hear about the challenges that come with ADHD — difficulty focusing, impulsivity, hyperactivity and staying on task. But what if some of the same attention patterns that make certain tasks difficult can also help children think in creative and unexpected ways? New research from Constructor University explores the connection between ADHD-related attention patterns…
The Musical Rainmaker is a simple sensory instrument that combines visual movement with the soothing sound of falling rain. As colorful beads cascade through the clear cylinder, children can watch, listen and interact with the rainmaker, making it an appealing addition to sensory play and auditory exploration. Musical Rainmaker (Auditory Tools) What It Is The…
When people talk about sensory processing and autism, they often picture a child covering their ears because a room is too loud or becoming overwhelmed by bright lights. But sensory processing differences can be much more varied than simply being sensitive to noise or touch. A study from Thomas Jefferson University suggests that looking more…
Book: I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way! (Best Me I Can Be) Learning how to accept “no” and disagree appropriately can be challenging for children, and I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! by Julia Cook offers a fun, relatable…
Vestibular processing difficulties, or vestibular dysfunction, can arise due to various factors. However, in some cases, children may develop it without any identifiable cause. What Is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system detects movement and gravitational pull, and it provides information regarding the position of our head in space and acceleration and deceleration of movement….
