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I get asked a lot about sensory processing disorder or sensory sensitivities by parents wondering why their child is over sensitive to noise, or won’t eat crunchy foods and many other presentations of sensory problems. First of all many parents have trouble getting a diagnosis of sensory processing problems and they want to know why….
Meltdowns are a common problem that parents struggle with. Looking at meltdowns through a sensory lens can help make S.E.N.S.E. of your child’s meltdown.
The Visual System is self explanatory- our ability to use our sense of sight to see, observe, and make connections.
Many of you may be ready to start travelling to see family and friends over the Christmas/New Year period.
The overlap of symptoms between different disorders can be confusing for parents, and at times therapists!!!. When understanding the complexity of this it is important to realise that different therapists receive training in different areas.
Does your child becomes upset and will not touch objects such as sand or dirt, or do they become upset with tags on their clothing rubbing against their skin?
This often requires the parent or carer to avoid certain routines or activities or objects in order to manage the child distress over these sensory experiences.
