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School supplies and clothes for kids with sensory issues
Have you bought school supplies yet for your child with sensory processing issues? I’m a big believer in recycling the stuff from last...

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Aug 12, 20152 min read
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Teenagers and Sensory Issues: Special Challenges for a Special Time
Years ago, when I was first thinking about writing a practical guide for parents of kids with sensory processing disorder, I knew I...

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Jul 22, 20155 min read
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Tips for Enjoying 4th of July with Your Child with Sensory Issues And/Or Autism
The 4th of July, Independence Day in the U.S., ought to simply be a fun celebration of America, freedom, and community, but for a child...

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Jul 3, 20153 min read
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Sensory Smart Summer Vacation Tips for Helping Your Child with SPD Enjoy the Summer
Vacations can be wonderful, but for sensory kids, the change in a routine can be stress-inducing. They may become more anxious and have...

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Jun 6, 20154 min read
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Being Different and Needing Support: 15 Ways to Support Your Unique Child
Being different can be hard but it can also be wonderful. Everyone is unique, and whatever our unique qualities are, they can lead us to...

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Jun 3, 20153 min read
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Five Ways to Talk to Your Teen or Tween with Sensory Issues About Drugs
Parents of teens and preteens are understandably concerned with the rolling back of laws on marijuana, and the easy availability of...

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May 14, 20155 min read
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Help Your Child with Sensory Issues Learn to Ride a Bike Safely
Do you want to help your child with sensory issues learn to ride a bike safely? One of the charms of living in my neighborhood is that...

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May 7, 20154 min read
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Help Your Child Get More Movement at School: Sensory Kids, Like All Kids, Need to Move!
Children and teens with sensory processing disorder need to have regular opportunities for movement breaks in order to stay regulated at...

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Apr 15, 20155 min read
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Going to Sleep: Bedtime Tips for Toddlers and Children with Sensory Issues, or Who Just Have Trouble
Quality sleep is crucial for quality functioning, and yet we are a sleep-deprived culture. Adults drink coffee and push themselves past...

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Mar 12, 20155 min read
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Sensory Smart Tips for Tolerating Orthodontia (Braces) and Dentistry
Does your son or daughter have orthodontia or need braces? Sensitivities around the mouth combined with atypical sensory processing can...

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Feb 21, 20155 min read
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Oral Sensory Seeking Ideas for Kids with Autism and/or Sensory Processing Issues
Is your child with sensory issues chewing, licking, and biting inappropriately? This is a common behavior among kids with SPD and/or...

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Feb 4, 20155 min read
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Backpack Awareness: Is Your Child’s Backpack Too Heavy?
While sensory kids can benefit from wearing a heavy backpack because of the deep pressure input (also known as proprioceptive input) it...

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Sep 17, 20142 min read
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When Mama Can’t Kiss It Better: Interview with Author Lori Gertz
As moms, we can be exceptionally harsh with our self-criticism when we don’t like the consequences of our mistakes and imperfections. But...

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Sep 15, 20148 min read
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Common Core and Students with Sensory Issues and Autism: We Need to Talk
Temple Grandin has expressed her thoughts on Common Core, differentiated learning, and kids with autism and sensory issues. She raises...

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Sep 9, 20146 min read
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Help Your Sensory Child Get Ready for the School Year
Many kids have already started the new school year; others are gearing up to do so. I know many of you are nervous about the changes this...

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Aug 29, 20133 min read
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