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
Vision Affects Behavior
Difficult behaviors can potentially be changed by improving vision, but most people don’t know that vision affects behavior, attention, learning and processing. They should, however, because the brains of children with autism spectrum disorders prevent them from correctly focusing on ... Read More
Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy
What Is Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy? If your child has sensory processing difficulties, then you may want sensory integration occupational therapy. Traditional occupational therapy offered in the school system will typically only help your child improve their fine motor development ... Read More
Sensory Processing Disorder Main Info Page
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Children with sensory processing disorder issues have great difficulty processing and acting upon information received through their senses. Have you ever seen a child who appears to be “out of sync” with how they interact ... Read More
Ear Infections and Autism
Kelly Dorfman MS LND discusses the relationship between ear infections and autism in this post. Many years ago, a group of parents and professionals discussed concerns about the emergence of a regressive autistic-like syndrome, later named Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), ... Read More
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
Pesticide Risks
This article is condensed with permission from Pesticides and You, the quarterly publication of Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP). Myth: Pesticides pose no risk to the health of children. Fact: Pesticide poisoning of children and adults ... 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
Sensory Processing Disorder Stories
Ben: Pervasive Development Disorder (Autism)
At a three-year-old well visit, Ben’s pediatrician diagnosed him with Pervasive Development Disorder, an autism spectrum disorder. His mother was told, “You have to find a way to wrap your head around this. A kid like him, if we are ... Read More
Romy – Healed from Lyme Disease, OCD and PANS/PANDAS
Diagnosed at seven years old, Romy has healed from chronic Lyme disease. She pretty much lives a typical teenage life. Amazing from where she started. Healing can happen. Romy’s Journey Romy was diagnosed at seven years old with chronic neuro-Lyme ... Read More
Thomais: Autism
Yadira V. Calderon, mother of Thomais M. (nine years old), writes about her daughter's recovery journey from autism. Autism and positivism do not seem to be two words that many people combine; I can understand why, but I want to ... Read More
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