Autism

What is a heavy work activity?  Before my son was diagnosed with autism, I’d never heard the term before.  Because of his Sensory Processing Disorder combined with autism, heavy work activities were suggested. Thankfully, many day-to-day activities are considered “heavy work.”  As long as there is a push and pull sensation exerted on the muscles …

  Most people focus on the negative aspects of raising a child with autism.  Yes, it is VERY different and more difficult to raise a child with autism compared to neurotypical children.   But since my son’s diagnosis, I’ve learned along the way that parenting a child with autism is not all negative.  My child …

Since learning of my son’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, I’m trying to find ways to make life easier and happier for him.  Although I’m finding managing his symptoms of autism and sensory processing disorder to be challenging, there are things I am adding to my home to help. Now I’m on the hunt for …

  One of the diagnostic criteria symptoms for autism is repetitive body movements like hand flapping, rocking, and more.  These behaviors are known as stimming behaviors.   While these behaviors are normally not a cause for concern, some stimming behaviors can become dangerous for a child with autism.  For children with oral stimming, there are …

Children explore the world with their senses.  But for children with autism or sensory processing disorder, sensory input is overwhelming and often leads to an overreaction or underreaction to everyday stimuli.   Incorporating sensory integration therapy into your child’s daily routine can help your child explore, create, and calm the senses leading to desensitization to …