For Sensory Processing Disorder Kiddos and Their Parents
How ADHD medication works may be different from what scientists have long believed, with new brain-imaging research suggesting that stimulant medications may improve attention by increasing alertness and making tasks feel more rewarding rather than directly activating the brain’s attention networks. The Key Finding: ADHD Stimulants May Wake Up the Brain For decades, researchers have…
A crash pad can give children a comfortable place to jump, land, roll and explore movement while providing opportunities for sensory-rich play. The Skil-Care Crash Pad is a high-density foam mat designed for children who enjoy active movement, making it worth considering for home sensory spaces, school settings and occupational therapy environments. What Is the…
I remember when my son’s OT first brought out shaving cream. I thought to myself – Really? But after a few sessions, he wasn’t afraid of the sensation. It is such a terrific tool to help tactile sensitive kids. CLICK HERE: Shaving Cream Adventures Photo Credit / Modified Sensory Tactile Toys & Tools
Okay. For families that need a two minute introduction to Sensory Processing Disorder, watch this news program clip, that will give you a brief sense of what SPD is. It doesn’t touch on everything, but is a decent intro to get you started. CLICK HERE to Read Article: Helping Kids Come To Their Senses
Autism and ADHD may share some underlying brain patterns, with new research finding that the severity of autism-related traits — not simply an autism or ADHD diagnosis — is linked to differences in brain connectivity. The findings suggest that some children with ADHD may show brain patterns associated with autism-related symptoms even when they do…
