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 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
Summer Sensory Activities
Anne Trecker, MS, OTR/L of Occupational Therapy Associates in Watertown, Massachusetts tells us about summer sensory activities in this post. The warmer weather and slower pace of summertime provide an excellent opportunity for children to get increased input through summer ... Read More
“Over the Counter” Occupational Therapy Strategies for Teachers
Tammy Wheeler, MS OTR/L, and Diana Henry, MS OTR/L have ideas for easy-to-implement occupational therapy strategies for teachers. All teachers want their students to succeed. Many teachers, however, are overwhelmed with the huge responsibility of providing quality education for students ... Read More
SPD, ADHD and Autism Calming Strategies
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND provides ideas for calming strategies for those with SPD, ADHD, autism and other chronic health conditions. The brain needs a balance between excitatory and calming chemicals to control the body's activity level ... Read More
The Emergence of Appropriate Social Skills
In this blog post, originally titled "Say Hi to Patty", Patricia S. Lemer focuses on autism, ADHD, developmental delays, Sensory Processing Disorder and appropriate social skills. The emergence of appropriate social skills is the final step on the path to ... Read More
Sensory Processing Disorder Stories
Jacob: Asperger’s
My oldest son has healed from the symptoms of Asperger Syndrome as well as the following symptoms. Symptoms Chronic explosive diarrhea from age 18 months to six years Multiple food allergies and chemical sensitivities, that lasted until 6th grade Candida ... Read More
Terrie: PDD-NOS (Autism)
I have two daughters ages 13 and 10. My second daughter, Terrie*, has many labels including PDD-NOS (which is now an autism spectrum disorder), hypotonia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). She has come a long way in ... Read More
Eric: Chronic Constipation
My four year old son, Eric was terribly constipated. He would go for several days without a bowel movement, and when he did finally go, he would sit on the toilet for what seemed like hours, straining. He seemed to ... Read More
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