Not exact matches
For now, let's keep it general because there are so many people
who can give an account much like mine of how wrapping helped bring them up from postpartum mood disorders, or struggles with relationships, special needs children, high needs and
sensory issues, or securing attachment again after developmental leaps or time apart.
(Not for those
who are prone to
sensory issues though)
Brukner is an occupational therapist
who helps kids
who have
sensory integration
issues be able to keep it together in school.
A child
who refuses to eat certain textures or types of foods may have some underlying
sensory issues or motor skill deficits.
I think swaddling is very important, but I also have a child
who has special needs and in particular, has
sensory issues and he hated swaddling.
For kids
who constantly have meltdowns about these scenarios, again,
Sensory Processing Disorder may be an
issue.
Many children
who have frequent meltdowns have
sensory processing
issues.
Sensory issues present a different challenge: For instance, a child
who can't stand getting her face wet, wearing anything that feels scratchy or tight, or putting anything in her mouth is also going to have trouble with ADLs.
But
Sensory Processing Disorder is not the only piece of the puzzle and Elizabeth Tallaksen, an occupational therapist
who has been working with children in the New Jersey schools for over 20 years, cautions against simply using SPD as a scapegoat for bad behavior, or worse, missing other underlying
issues like autism, ADHD or a learning disorder.
One of the biggest problems that parents with kids
who have
sensory issues is meal preparation.
Kids
who have
sensory issues often are the first to complain about the temperature of food.
We know that there are kids
who have a diagnosed
sensory issue, otherwise known as Sensory Integration Dysfu
sensory issue, otherwise known as
Sensory Integration Dysfu
Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
There are many problems parents might face when they have children
who are picky eaters or have
sensory issues.
This is perfect for kids (and parents)
who are averse to mess or
who have
sensory issues, and don't like getting their hands messy.
I love some of these ideas but have children
who eat play dough as they have
sensory issues.
In particular, those fruit and veggie melts are vile, but they are an invaluable resource for parents and occupational therapists teaching children
who have
sensory and motor
issues to safely eat solid food without choking.
OTs work with many children
who may be experiencing
sensory integration
issues, and since these
issues can hinder daily life, they must be addressed in order for a child to be able to learn new skills or simply be ready to learn and participate.
Most sippy cups break a baby's bottle habit cold turkey, which could prove to be difficult for babies with
sensory issues or
who do not like change.
In her role at McLean Hospital, she works directly with children, adolescents, and young adults
who have neurodevelopmental disorders,
sensory processing
issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
I would recommend finding an OT
who is comfortable working with the anxiety as well as the more obvious
sensory issues because anxiety is a frequent result of those
issues and it can be impossible to separate them.
There are conventional classrooms, but also breakout rooms where small groups can collaborate, a commons, and a quiet room for the many students
who, like Corey, have
sensory issues.
Most sippy cups break a baby's bottle habit cold turkey, which could prove to be difficult for babies with
sensory issues or
who do not like change.
Other service dogs work with individuals
who have other
sensory or physical ailments, and some even work with those
who struggle with mental
issues like autism.
Peter Sullivan is an environmental health researcher focusing on toxins and wireless safety, as well as the father of two sons
who used to have serious
sensory issues.
Specializes in working with children
who have developmental delays, syndromes, language and motor delays, learning disabilities, behavioral
issues, and regulation disorders (i.e. ADD, ADHD,
Sensory Integration Disorders).
My practice also includes an Art Therapist
who specializes in autism, attention deficit, emotional regulation &
sensory processing
issues.