Sensory processing disorder

Autism comes with a host of symptoms causing issues with understanding what and where danger is in the world.  Many children with autism have a habit of wandering or bolting away from loved ones.  This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed before it happens! As a mom to a child with autism …

Are you struggling to calm down an anxious child?  Teach them how to self-regulate their sensory system by integrating deep pressure stimulation therapy. Deep pressure therapy takes a child out of the “fight or flight” response and provides them with a sense of calmness and wellbeing.   Although you can simply give deep pressure with loving …

  The word “meltdown” is growing in popularity to describe a child’s tantrum. However, an autism meltdown is not a temper tantrum. An autism meltdown is a full sensory meltdown caused by external and environmental sensory triggers. A meltdown does not occur because your child is throwing a fit to try and get their way. …

  Autism stimming behaviors are often misunderstood. Among people who do not know someone with autism, stimming can be seen as “weird” or “unusual.” But for those with autism, stimming is done for a variety of reasons, from calming down the nervous system to communicating needs. Like many other behaviors of autism, stimming is a …

  Sensory swings are an incredible tool for sensory integrations for children with special needs. Not only do sensory swings provide a sense of calmness, but they help develop balance, back and core strength. Swings provide more to children then just entertainment.  They help develop larger senses like vestibular input to improve motor functions and …