Do you ever come across pins on Pinterest that offer advice on how to build a sensory wall for your kids? I did, and ever since then, I’ve been obsessed with everything even remotely connected to sensory integration. Consequently, I sat down and got to work coming up with a plan for a sensory …
Sensory processing disorder
Deep pressure therapy also known as deep pressure stimulation is a type of therapy is a type of tactile sensory to activate the proprioceptive input (a sensory on body awareness). For children with sensory processing issues, deep pressure applied to muscles and joints on the entire body tends to calm those who are easily overwhelmed …
People are becoming more open about the difficulties they experience with their senses. People on the autism spectrum, both children and adults, frequently struggle with sensory issues in their day-to-day lives. However, due to a condition known as sensory processing disorder, more and more adults are opening up about the difficulties they face with their …
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 …