Weighted lap pads are a great addition to your child’s sensory diet needs. It can help provide deep pressure / proprioceptive input to help them feel calm.
Tag Archives: Sensory Processing Disorder
Hair Cut with Sensory Processing Disorder Episode 33
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On this episode, I discuss issues with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and hair cuts, styles, and overall tactile sensory issues related to the hair and head. I provide some suggestions for helping kids with sensory processing disorder try to get through a hair cut.
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Tactile Sensory Processing
Developmental Milestones
Vibrating Item for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
For kids with Sensory Issues! They may love the vibration and seek out that sensation for deep pressure on their arms and legs. If they don’t like the sensation, it may be something to work towards.
Sensory Processing Versus Autism Episode 28
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On this episode, I talk about Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism and how they are 2 different things. You can have Sensory Processing issues without having Autism. However, it is very uncommon to have Autism without Sensory Processing issues.
Research Article:
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“Abnormal white matter microstructure in children with sensory processing disorders.” Abnormal white matter microstructure in children with sensory processing disorders – ScienceDirect, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158213000776. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
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Autism
Child Development
Sensory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing 4th of July Fireworks Episode 25
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On this episode, I discuss Auditory Processing issues with kids who have Sensory Processing Disorder as it relates to Fireworks! In the United States, our Independence Day or the 4th of July is coming up so I thought it would be a good time to explain this issue more. I will talk about some of the reasons why kids are scared of fireworks, and offer suggestions on ways to help prevent them from becoming scared.
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Infant and Child Development
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Auditory Processing
Abilitations Cozy Shades Softening Light Filters
I have not personally installed these before, but I know of people that have used them both in schools and in their own homes to dampen the lights for kids who are sensitive to bright lights.