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- A Sensory Life Website created and managed by Occupational Therapist Angie Voss. This website is a wealth of information regarding Sensory Processing Disorder. Everything from handouts to give teachers and doctors to helpful sensory hints to help your child thorugh his/
- Mealtime Hostage Skye writes a blog that includes their son’s experience with Resistive Food Intake Disorder at their dinner table. Her blog includes factual information supported by science and peer-reviewed research.
- Sensory Processing Disorder Explained Well written article that explains the overall definition and characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder.
- Sensory Processing Disorder: Types of Treatment Various types of treatment options to help children w/ SPD understand and manage their sensory difficulties.
- Sensory Processing Problems In Children & Youth Describes Sensory Processing difficulties in easy-to-understand language
Category Archives: Sensory Challenges
Lost Signals
Pet Peeves. I have so many. Drives who don’t use their blinkers. Drivers who veer into my lane for no reason other than they’re too busy yapping or texting on their cell phones. People who use the word “retarded” in their … Continue reading
Posted in Sensory Challenges
Tagged Pet Peeves, Sensory Processing Disorder, sensory signals
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She’s Melting…
Meltdowns. They appear among toddlers of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. The problem is “B” isn’t a toddler anymore. She’s 4.5 almost 5 years old. Yet the meltdowns we deal with when she’s in fight-or-flight mode take me back to … Continue reading
A Not-So-Distant Future (2012)
New Year’s Resolutions. Everyone makes them. Lose weight, eat healthier, watch less T.V., spend more time with your family, exercise, lessen your stress. January rolls around and I’m glued to “Dr. Oz” or “The Doctors” talking myself into a lifestyle … Continue reading
Posted in Feeding Difficulties, Sensory Challenges
Tagged routine, sensory challenges, sensory needs, structure, therapy
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Mom’s Got High Hopes
Usually I try to keep my blog posts as upbeat and positive as possible. I’m not going to lie. Tonight was one of those nights. The frustration, the tears, exasperation, and the overwhelming need to scream. I’m not talking about … Continue reading
Posted in Feeding Difficulties, Sensory Challenges, Uncategorized
Tagged behavior, brushing, eat, emotions, food, food school, frustration, melt-down, routine, sensory, sensory system, therapy
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Food for Thought
My husband and I enjoy food. We love tasting different types of cuisine. We have a great time visiting new restaurants that offer unique items on their menu. We especially enjoy ordering new dishes at our favorite restaurants simply to experience … Continue reading
Posted in Feeding Difficulties, Sensory Challenges
Tagged appearance, eat, eating, food, food school, learning plate, play, safe foods, senses, sensory issues, smell, successes, taste, texture, therapy program, touch
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Sweet Emotions
My husband can attest that living in a house full of mostly females (he does have the cat in his gender corner) can be a little overly dramatic at times. It can also be hilarious, fun-loving, moody, exciting, yap-happy, over-whelming, … Continue reading
Fashionista Diva
Fashion sense. I certainly have very little of it. Looking back at pictures, I want to scream, “Who dressed you and why?” Those who know me know that it’s no secret that my younger sisters are pretty fashion forward, and … Continue reading
“Oh Where is My Therapy Brush?”
I have two girls with a lot of hair! A hairbrush in our house is a MUST have! I try to keep them in central locations because if they go missing I go a-wall! That being said, I never thought … Continue reading
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