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
Special Needs Therapy: Collaboration Is the Key
In this blog post, Patricia S. Lemer explains why special needs therapy is often not covered by insurance or schools and offers possible solutions. Special Needs Therapy Many parents are willing to try innovative special needs therapy, and they also ... Read More
Choosing a Developmental Optometrist
Patricia S. Lemer MEd NCC discusses what a developmental optometrist does and how to find one in this post. What Is a Devlopmental Optometrist? Parents often ask me why I recommend that children be examined by a developmental optometrist rather ... Read More
Sleep Strategies for Autism, ADHD, SPD and Other Developmental Delays
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, RND, offers sleep strategies for autism, ADHD, SPD and other developmental delays. Poor Sleep Is Common Sleep disturbances are common in children with developmental and attentional issues because they have trouble recognizing their ... Read More
How to Encourage Neurodevelopmental Movement in the Classroom
In this blog post, Patricia S. Lemer explains how neurodevelopmental movement can help with focus and attention in the classroom. A Typical Classroom A while ago, I observed Steven, 6-1/2, in a class of 12 students. He has been identified ... Read More
Sensory Integration and Vestibular Processing
What Is the Vestibular System? Sensory integration and vestibular processing: Of all the sensory systems that we talk about in sensory integration theory and treatment, the one that may be the most basic, yet the hardest to understand is the ... Read More
The Vestibular System and Auditory Language Processing
The vestibular system and auditory language processing: Children with vestibular dysfunction may also have auditory language processing problems. The Vestibular System As they research their child's disability, many parents learn about sensory integration and the importance of the body's vestibular ... Read More
Nutritional Supplementation and Autism, ADHD, SPD and Other Delays
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, offers advice for nutritional supplementation and autism, ADHD, SPD and other developmental delays. Higher Nutritional Needs Children who are distractible or have developmental delays need more nutrients than non-affected youngsters. The higher ... Read More
What Is the Difference Between Autism and ADHD or Other Developmental Delays?
Those of you who have struggled though the maze of medical tests and diagnoses know that the difference between autism and ADHD or other developmental delays such as pervasive developmental disorders or Sensory Processing Disorder are sometimes difficult to distinguish ... Read More
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