How to Explain SPD to Your Family
Trying to explain SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) to family and friends can be a big challenge. One comment I heard over and over in the… Read More »How to Explain SPD to Your Family
Understanding SPD
Understanding Sensory Seeking: What It Looks Like Across 7 Sensory Systems
Sensory seeking can show up in many different ways—and it’s more common than you might think. Every person has eight sensory systems, and someone may… Read More »Understanding Sensory Seeking: What It Looks Like Across 7 Sensory Systems
A Guide to Understanding the Sensory Systems
Sensory processing is essential for children’s development, influencing how they interact with and understand their environment. We have eight sensory systems. This guide explores the… Read More »A Guide to Understanding the Sensory Systems
Navigating Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoiding: Understanding Sensory Processing
Welcome to the world of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding. These terms describe how individuals respond to the sensory input around them – some seek… Read More »Navigating Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoiding: Understanding Sensory Processing
Vestibular Input and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Vestibular input is just one of eight senses that we receive sensory input from on a daily basis. If we are seeking more vestibular input… Read More »Vestibular Input and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Does Everyone Have Sensory Issues?
I was recently asked, “do you think everyone has sensory issues?” My answer was ‘yes, probably!’ But of course, that’s not the full story. Sensory… Read More »Does Everyone Have Sensory Issues?
What Is Interoception?
Only recently heard of interoception? You’re not alone. Most of us were taught about the 5 senses in school. We now know that there are… Read More »What Is Interoception?
Top 5 Biggest Sensory Issues: And How to Help
Top 5 biggest sensory issues…how do we only choose 5? Sensory processing issues are displayed in so many different ways, a list of 5 doesn’t… Read More »Top 5 Biggest Sensory Issues: And How to Help
Does Sensory Processing Disorder Get Better?
One of the first things you want to know when your child gets diagnosed with SPD is “will this get better?” Sensory processing disorder takes… Read More »Does Sensory Processing Disorder Get Better?
Who Does SPD Affect?
We’ve talked a lot on this page about what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is (if you want to learn more about that click here). But… Read More »Who Does SPD Affect?
What Causes Sensory Processing Disorder?
One of the first questions a parent asks after hearing that their child may have SPD is “What causes sensory processing disorder?” Unfortunately, science doesn’t… Read More »What Causes Sensory Processing Disorder?
Why Won’t My Child Wear Clothes?
Maybe your child prefers to be naked? Do they refuse socks and shoes? Won’t wear a coat even when it is cold? Perhaps they only… Read More »Why Won’t My Child Wear Clothes?