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Christmas Gift Ideas for an ASD/SPD Child
There are some fantastic ideas on this post to get your ASD/SPD child for Christmas plus a lot of them are quite inexpensive. Watch out for more soon!
Read MoreSnippet – Sensory Overload Christmas Tips
Christmas carol singing, decorating the good old Christmas tree, visiting Santa, lots of different foods, colourful lights, visiting friends and relatives, opening parcels – sounds fabulous doesn’t it? Not for every one though! The Christmas period can be fun and exciting for others but for our SPD children, it can also bring added stress, anxiety,…
Read MoreChristmas and the Sensory Child
Over the festive period, some of our children will find it particularly challenging in the areas mentioned below. First we have the sensory seeker who has a heightened need for sensory input or they will even seek out sensory experiences in order to fulfill this need ie seeking loud noises, fast movements, strong smells or…
Read MoreRed flags – sensory under responsive
You will often find this child sitting quietly and self-contained. They can also be dormant and show little or on reaction to stimulation. Check it out. Don’t forget to pop over to our Facebook page for more information:
Read MoreRed flags – sensory seeking
Does your child always seem to be on the go, finding it difficult to switch off? Here’s why! For more information, check out our Facebook page
Read MoreRed flags – Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia – also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). This affects the child’s physical coordination and daily activities in relation to age and appear clumsy. If you need any more information, check out our Facebook page:
Read MoreRed Flags – Visual tracking
Visual tracking – when using the eyes up, down, left and right, circular and focusing. An important tool to have for every day life!
Read MoreRed Flags – Vestibular
The vestibular system – controls our muscles and reflexes! How are yours?
Read MoreRed Flags – Proprioception
Proprioception – making sense of movement, actions and location. Did you know it is present in every muscle movement we make!
Read MoreRed Flags – Sensory Processing
Sensory processing red flags! Check to see how many your child displays.
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