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Understanding Sensory Seeking in Children and How to Help
If you've noticed your child constantly reaching for more sensations—whether that's touching everything in sight, seeking movement, or even making lots of noise—they might be a sensory seeker. Sensory seeking is common among children and has significant implications...
Sensory Strategies to Help Kids with Self-Regulation in the Classroom
The Importance of Self-Regulation SkillsSelf-regulation is the ability to calm yourself down when you are upset and cheer your self up when you are down. In the classroom, students may need help with self-regulating their emotions and managing their behaviors....
Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist for Children, Teens, and Adults
In this post you will learn about a sensory processing disorder checklist for children, teens, and adults.Every aspect of our lives relies on our ability to process sensory information. For example, if you touch boiling water, your sense of touch signals your brain...
10 Exciting Sensory Activities for Autistic Adults
In this post you will learn about a variety of sensory activities for autistic adults to help enhance their everyday life. As an autistic adult, finding ways to cope with sensory processing difficulties can be very challenging. However, sensory activities can be a...
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder in Teenagers
In this post you will learn everything you need to know about sensory processing disorder in teenagers, including treatment approaches, resources, and more!Whether we fully grasp that or not, so much of our day-to-day function is dictated by our senses. Smelling...
Water Safety for Kids with Autism
Water Safety Water safety is a huge safety concern especially during the summer months where kids are more exposed to pools, lakes, and the beach. When researching about water safety for kids with autism, I found out that drowning is the leading cause of death for...
Life Skills Summer Activities for Teens with Autism
Life Skills Summer Activities Summer vacation can be a great time to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the school year, but it can also bring about some added stress of going away from the typical routine. Some teens may do well without structure, but...
Books about Sensory Processing For Teens
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further details. Table of ContentsWhat is Sensory Seeking?Definition of Sensory SeekingSigns and SymptomsThe Causes of Sensory Seeking BehaviorsNeurological FactorsEnvironmental...
Fidgets for Teens with Autism and Sensory Processing Difficulties
*This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further details. Fidget Toys for Teens Fidget toys and objects can be a great way to help teens with sensory processing difficulties calm down, organize, focus, and keep their attention. They...
How to Help Teens with Sensory Meltdowns
How to Handle Changes Hormonal changes, new expectations, social situations, a need for independence, and emotional mood swings are all things that a teenager is experiencing. The list goes on and on. Their body is changing physically and emotionally. They are...
