Sensory Processing Disorder: When your child is "in touch" too much or too little
Is your child overly sensitive or under sensitive to sounds, sensations, tastes, sights, and smells? If so, they may be suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder, which affects as many as 1 in 20 kids.
What is sensory processing disorder and how can I help my child?
Sensory processing disorder affects 1 in 20 kids. If your child has SPD, here’s what you need to know about it and how you can mitigate its effects.
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Causes, symptoms, and treatment of SPD
SPD used to be thought to be a symptom of ADHD and Asperger’s, but now it is also recognized as a stand-alone syndrome.
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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) kids: How they are different
The significance of new studies on sensory processing disorder are weighed by 4 experts. Can they lead to new treatments or do they not make a difference at all?
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You know sensory processing disorder exists, so why don’t they?
SPD isn’t an official medical diagnosis, but parents whose kids have it know exactly what they are dealing with. Occupational therapy can help.
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What to do when your sensory sensitive child has a meltdown
Due to their sensitivity to the world around them, SPD kids are more likely to have meltdowns. It’s crucial to identify the triggers and deal with these appropriately.
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Challenges your sensory sensitive child will face at school
Schools can be a difficult place for children with SPD because they lack control over the stimuli around them. We advise you to work with the school to mitigate this.
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