Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Disorder
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, especially if it includes sensory processing issues, then you already know that haircuts are a difficult experience for your child. Getting a haircut is a major sensory experience for a child. When a child has a...
Holidays, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs Child
Halloween can be a fun time spent with family, friends, and neighbors. When you have a child with special needs, it is possible to have a fun Halloween, but it often takes some extra planning and preparation. Children who have sensory processing issues, are on the...
Handwriting, Occupational Therapy
One of the most common pediatric concerns we encounter in Occupational Therapy is handwriting. Often, our kids with special needs have a lot of trouble learning even basic printing skills. Neatness, letter sizing, spacing, and writing speed are all common problem...
Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs Child
If your sensory seeking child is having difficulty sitting still at school, you may want to try some of these tools. For children in kindergarten and above, their typical school day is structured with lots of time sitting still at their table or desk. This can be...
