Tips and advice from Doctor Marielly and other amazing clinicians, courtesy of Undivided ..read more

“Why Does My Autistic Child Never Sleep? Can Autism Impact Sleep?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. The Prevalence of Sleep Disturbances in Autism Autistic children are twice as likely to have sleep issues as their peers. That’s right: twice as likely. One study suggests that up to 80% of autistic children ages 2 to 5 experience some form of disrupted sleep, ranging from difficulty falling asleep to decreased total sleep time, to frequent awakenings throughout the night. All of these symptoms are listed as signs of Sleep Disordered Breathing. Shockingly, by just ..read more

Have you noticed that your child struggles to keep up with other kids? Do they have trouble navigating a new playground? Did your Mama Gut ever make you feel like they had delays learning to crawl or walk? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, they might have underlying sensory issues. At first it might not make sense that sensory differences can impact your child’s ability to learn new skills, but every part of our body is interconnected. Sensory information is the foundation we build motor skills on. Without our sense of touch and balance, we would struggle to navigate the world ..read more

How to Help Your Child Use Sensory Input to Self-Regulate Does it seem like your child is constantly throwing tantrums? Do they unravel at the end of the day? Sensory dysregulation, whether from too much or too little input, can have direct and severe impacts on your child’s mood. It can also impact your child’s behavior, appearing in the form of meltdowns and poor impulse control. Think about how hard it is to concentrate when you’re itchy or how frustrating it can be when your foot falls asleep and you can’t walk across the room. Your child could be experiencing similar feelings 24/7. Occupa ..read more

Tips and advice from Doctor Marielly and other amazing clinicians, courtesy of Undivided ..read more

“Why Does My Autistic Child Never Sleep? Can Autism Impact Sleep?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. Autistic children are twice as likely to have sleep issues as their peers. That’s right: twice as likely. One study suggests that up to 80% of autistic children ages 2 to 5 experience some form of disrupted sleep, ranging from difficulty falling asleep to decreased total sleep time, to frequent awakenings throughout the night. All of these symptoms are listed as signs of Sleep Disordered Breathing. Shockingly, by just 30 months old, children with autism begin show ..read more

Maybe they have trouble keeping their backpack organized, or remembering where they left things. Maybe they not only hate cleaning their room, but can’t seem to get organized enough to put things where they belong. Or maybe you’ve noticed they have trouble planning their outfit for the day so it matches the weather. If this sounds like your child, you’re probably wondering if these symptoms are signs of ADHD. Before considering medication or classical therapy, we highly recommend considering if these difficulties with planning are signs of sensory dysregulation.   The core of our ab ..read more

When most people think of problem solving, they imagine complex puzzles or math problems, but problem solving is a vital skill we use everyday. For example, you probably find yourself looking for things you need before leaving for the day, trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B, or working to solve arguments with friends or coworkers. These are just a few examples of the problems we take on each and every day. If your child can’t navigate how to solve these common problems in simple, logical ways, it may not necessarily be the result of ADHD or a developmental delay. It may c ..read more

Have you noticed that your child struggles to keep up with other kids? Do they have trouble navigating a new playground? Did your Mama Gut ever make you feel like they had delays learning to crawl or walk? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, they might have underlying sensory issues. At first it might not make sense that sensory differences can impact your child’s ability to learn new skills, but every part of our body is interconnected. Sensory information is the foundation we build motor skills on. Without our sense of touch and balance, we would struggle to navigate the world ..read more

Does your child hate handwriting? Do they start whining or having a meltdown the second they have to start homework? If you notice any of these behaviors, they may be using these tactics to avoid one of the skills most important for success in a school setting. Handwriting is one of the most difficult tasks kids tackle. For starters, it requires a solid foundation in hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and bilateral coordination… the list goes on! From birth, our brains are wired to help us learn spoken languages, but our brains have to learn how to combine the ..read more