Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed? From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, everything just seems to go wrong. You might even be afraid to work on a new project, cook dinner, or...
Recently during a workshop, the audience was asked to raise their hand if their child with autism did not have sensory issues. Not one person raised their hand. If your child has sensory challenges, has difficulty getting motivated and staying on task, or needs constant sensory input...
This month, the focus is on all things sensory. Parents report sensory challenges as being one of the biggest stressors in their children’s lives. Hopefully these activities will provide you with a little stress relief, and they are super fun. 1. If you are a parent...
When working one-on-one with a child and family, I often have the opportunity—and honor—of helping in the child’s classroom. If the school is open to it, I get to come out to the school to observe, intervene when necessary, and provide recommendations to both teachers...
After over 16 years of working with parents and children affected by autism, it came as a complete surprise when an Occupational Therapist (OT) sent me an email and asked what my qualifications are to be helping kids with sensory challenges. Once the initial shock wore...