Many times, parents are told that their child with sensory needs would benefit from a sensory diet. Most of the time, they respond with “what is a sensory diet?!” In this article, we’ll be talking a bit about what a sensory diet is and how it can be beneficial to kids with sensory needs. You ... Read more

Learn how to create a sensory diet at home for kids with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and more. Free Printable of 101 sensory activities!

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is often confused with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to the similarities and connections that exist.

Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, and/or sensory processing disorder kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool for calming and sensory regulation. Learn 45+ DIY vestibular exercises to try with your child indoors, and how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet. Great for gross motor skills and occupational therapy ideas for at home, school, or the clinic.

Is your child's behavior a true behavior or sensory processing problems? Come read this post to find out.

Use sensory seeking activities to calm and organize sensory seeking behaviors in your "wild" child or toddler that seems to never stop...

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This massive sensory processing disorder checklist breaks down sensory behaviors as over-reactions or under-reactions to sensory input.

If your child has sensory issues and you are concerned that they might have autism, read on to learn how one can exist without the other.