Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can be a standalone condition and also a feature of autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and learning disabilities. Learn about root causes of SPD as well as therapies that help rewire the body to the brain.
Sensory Processing Disorder Articles
Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Evaluations for Special Needs Children
Patricia S. Lemer, M. Ed., NCC gives us the scoop on educational testing and neuropsychological evaluations for special needs children. When I was twelve, my mother showed me some vocational tests she used in her volunteer work with seniors. I ... Read More
Been There, Done That
In this blog post, Patricia S. Lemer discusses what to do when you feel that you've "been there, done that". Tom and Annette's Story Annette and Tom were stunned by an article they read in Parents’ Magazine. A boy just ... Read More
The Importance of Retained Reflexes in Developmental Delays
Sally Goddard Blythe explains the relationship between retained reflexes and developmental delays, which are often seen in children with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and learning disabilities in this post. Ever wonder why babies startle, grasp your finger or turn ... Read More
Toys for Children with Special Needs
In this blog post, Cheri Riehle offers advice for choosing toys for special needs children. Why Play Is Important Play fosters intellectual, social and physical development. Adults are encouraged to view toys as learning tools with different types of toys ... Read More
Vision Therapy for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In this blog post, Maria Rickert Hong discusses vision therapy and why it's so helpful for neurodevelopmental disorders. The Importance of Vision Therapy I am fortunate to have Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, as my sons' behavioral optometrist. Dr ... Read More
Children Thrive with Neurodevelopmental Movement
Sonia Story of www.moveplaythrive.com explains how neurodevelopmental movement can help with symptoms of autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and learning disabilities in this article. Parents and therapists worldwide are learning joyful, transformative movements that help children thrive. These special neurodevelopmental ... Read More
Pediatric Chiropractic for Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Delays
Warren Bruhl, DC, DICCP explains why pediatric chiropractic can be helpful for children with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and developmental delays in this blog post. "Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases." -Hippocrates, 460-377 ... Read More
Writing Skills and Autism, ADHD and Other Developmental Delays
Here are some helpful resources about improving writing skills for children with autism, ADHD and other developmental delays. Given the right environment, handwriting can be fun. You may be familiar already with the Handwriting Without Tears kits, and here are ... Read More
Sensory Processing Disorder Stories
Ella: Almost Autism
Something Was Wrong I knew something wasn't quite right shortly after giving birth to my daughter, Ella. Nursing was difficult. When she started ''waking up" after those early weeks there was no "peace" about her. She wriggled and writhed and arched, ... Read More
Mia: Autism
I am releasing this story here as a means to get this story out to as many people as possible. I am a physical therapist for 14 years, a healthcare provider; I am a husband and a Dad. I do ... Read More
Nathan: Sensory Processing Disorder, Reflux and Asthma
My sons have healed from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), acid reflux, asthma and eczema. I used to wonder a long time ago if these issues were related to each other and to their developmental delays, anxiety, failure to thrive and ... Read More
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