Many children feel uncertain and unstable when they don’t know what to expect out of their day. Creating a daily schedule or visual calendar can make a huge impact in

Have you ever wondered why babies suck on their thumbs? Or why chewing crunchy foods helps you study? Or why some students suck on their clothing or chew through pencil

An autism diagnosis is not an excuse for bad behavior, and parents can keep their expectations high for their children on the spectrum. Autistic children may have challenging behaviors, and

Written by: Karen Wang Today I’ll discuss sensory meltdowns, the type usually associated with autism and other neurological conditions. I love to attend wedding ceremonies, but I have always hated wedding

Tired of bundling up to go outside and play in the snow? Bring the fun inside with these winter sensory snow activities. This morning we woke up to a dusting of snow on

For kids who have trouble sleeping, sensory techniques designed to calm and organize the body can be helpful.  In fact, many of the same techniques and methods we use to

It may drive you crazy when your toddler is jumping on the couch, but they’re naturally searching out the sensory benefits of jumping! Jumping provides great vestibular and proprioceptive input, supports attention to

  Go to the gym, eat healthier, turn off the smartphone at dinner, spend more time with family…It’s that time of year when we take the opportunity to wipe our

“Just because a person can’t speak doesn’t mean they have nothing to say.” A very important reminder from a parent of a non-verbal child. Communication is a basic human need, allowing

The Centers for Disease Control tells us that in recent years there has been a jump in the percentage of young people diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly