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Why Do Sensory Kids Brain Get Overloaded Video

March 1, 2022 by jennifer 5 Comments

Do you ever wonder if your child’s behavior is tied to her sensory challenges?

This educational video explains why children with an underdeveloped midbrain can run into problems and the type of issues they may be facing.

This is why many children go to occupational therapy — to help build new neurons in their brain to help them process incoming information. Watch to better understand why a sensory kids’ brain gets overloaded. Then watch it with your kid!

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Why Do Sensory Kids Brains Get Overloaded?

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Comments

  1. Jodi says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    You don’t tell us how to go back and fix the mid brain! Most important part?!

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    • jennifer says

      June 25, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      Every child has their own individual needs that need to be addressed. But the best way to help retrain the brain is through targeted OT with an accredited pediatric occupational therapist.

      Reply
      • Eileen Truant says

        December 6, 2016 at 10:33 pm

        Brain Gym (Educational Kinesiology) is extremely effective. braingym.org I trained in BG and applied the movements in all my regular classrooms (I’m a teacher) and when I was responsible for children having special needs (learning, behavioural, etc). AMAZING results. Anyone can learn it.

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  2. Tara says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Perfect! My Son has SPD as part of NLD.

    Reply
  3. Marybeth Marshall says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Not all of these concerns can be attributed to an “under-developed midbrain”, and non of these concerns have been scientifically demonstrated to be caused by an “under-developed midbrain”. Sadly, there is no way to “fix” an under-developed midbrain, although there are some ways via OT, PT, SLP and/or behavioral therapy to address these concerns.

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