Understanding our sensory processing ability helps us to understand our likes, dislikes, and the strategies we use to help keep ourselves in a calm, alert state. The calm, alert state is the state necessary for learning! Knowing how to stay regulated is a life skill. The Sensory Detective Curriculum is a resource that can be... Read More » The post The Sensory Detective Curriculum appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

Depending on if you have a tactile seeker or sensory avoider, your experience with hair accessories can be vastly different. When I say accessories, I mean anything from hats to barrettes and headbands. Read these special needs parenting tips from folks just like you! Having boys, I haven’t had to manage all of the hair... Read More » The post How Does Your Child Handle Hair Accessories? appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

“[These tips] can apply to your toddler’s tantrums (which tend to be brief) or meltdowns (which are protracted bouts of screaming and oppositional behavior that can go on for minutes to–worst case scenarios–more than an hour.) What’s key is focusing not on what they’re doing, but on what you should be doing yourself.” – Holly... Read More » The post How to Stay Calm During a Toddler Meltdown appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

Protect little ears with the Snug Safe n Sound Kids Earmuffs / Hearing Protectors. These comfortable earmuffs are fully adjustable to fit little ones comfortably while still fitting snug over the ears for superior protection against loud noises that can cause hearing damage. Snug Safe n Sound Kids Earmuffs Perfect for your child’s active lifestyle:... Read More » The post Snug Safe n Sound Kids Earmuffs (Auditory Tools) appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

Let’s get real for a minute. While there are many questions that come up in our special needs community, one that comes up again and again is potty training sensory sensitive kids. I can’t tell you how many people ask questions about their child having bowel movement issues. CLICK HERE TO READ: Does Your SPD... Read More » The post Does Your SPD Kiddo Have Bowel Movement Issues? appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

For just $1 use some painter’s tape to encourage balance skills, jumping skills, body awareness, motor planning and aerobic fitness. Watch the video below for specific ideas! For more motor skill activities, consider the following affiliate links: The post 5 Motor Skill Activities Using Painter’s Tape appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

“The gross motor skills involved in handwriting mainly refer to the postural control that is required for writing. Efficient control of the larger muscle groups in the neck, shoulder and trunk is necessary to maintain stability in order for the fingers and hands to move to complete the handwriting task…. Children also must develop the... Read More » The post Gross Motor Skills and Handwriting appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

A junior trampoline with an easy grip handle to encourage children to exercise and keep fit! Galt Folding Trampoline Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the trampoline has a tough weatherproof mat and tubular steel frame with a durable coated finish. For extra safety, the padded cover around the mat cushions the frame and... Read More » The post Galt Folding Trampoline (Gross Motor Toys) appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

“Unlike blindness or deafness, sensory information is received by people with SPD; the difference is that information is processed by the brain in an unusual way that causes distress, discomfort, and confusion.” – Chantal Sicile-Kira –  Psychology Today CLICK HERE: What is Sensory Processing Disorder and How Is It Related to Autism? Some other books to... Read More » The post What is Sensory Processing Disorder and How Is It Related to Autism? appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more

Many folks in our sensory community talk about how hard church can be for their sensory kids for many reasons! (You’re nodding your head from experience, aren’t you?) Today on Voices of SPD we are joined by Merri of Treasures in the Dust, who writes from her son’s perspective about why he doesn’t want to go... Read More » The post Why I Don’t Want To Go To Church – A Child’s Perspective appeared first on The Sensory Spectrum ..read more