Think about the last time your child was dysregulated. If they have any kind of sensory processing challenge, which one in six children do, this can be a regular occurrence. Finding the unique strategies that work for them can be difficult, but for many neurodivergent...
Transitions are hard, and for many of our students, transitioning seasons and back to school at the same time can be a challenging time. Sometimes, sensory play is a perfect activity to fit into an after-school routine or a weekend to help your child decompress as...
Summer is the season we all wait for, with its sunny days, vacations, family and friends, and a lot more free time. For neurodivergent children, however, all of that free time can be a little tricky. Yes, there is more time for outdoor activities, socializing, and...
For so many neurodivergent children, the outdoors just seems to transform them. The open space and natural environment offer unparalleled sensory experiences. Yet, according to a 2018 study by the National Trust, children today spend less than half the time outdoors...
Imagine being hypersensitive to sensory input in a modern day classroom: fluorescent lights buzzing, desk chairs moving, the heater humming, the endless chatter of classmates…and that’s before the onslaught of smells in the cafeteria. If you’re hyposensitive, on the...
How to Work Through Your Child’s Rigidity You are all too familiar with the feeling: your child insisting on taking the same way home every day, down to the exact part of the sidewalk. Maybe they need to be picked up by the same person, at the same time, every day...
