Occupational Therapy for Children and Adults

Occupational therapy for children Occupational therapy (OT) for SPD in children isĀ fun! During sensory-based OT sessions, the therapist and your child interact in a sensory-rich environment with lots of swinging, spinning, tactile, visual, auditory, and taste opportunities that seem to a child more like a giant playground than a therapy center. Sessions are subtly structured … Read more

Red Flags of Sensory Processing Disorder

Infants and toddlers Problems eating or sleeping Refuses to go to anyone but me Irritable when being dressed; uncomfortable in clothes Rarely plays with toys Resists cuddling, arches away when held Cannot calm self Floppy or stiff body, motor delays Pre-schoolers Over-sensitive to touch, noises, smells, other people Difficulty making friends Difficulty dressing, eating, sleeping, … Read more

SPD In Adults

Interview with Savannah Grace: Growing Up with SPD   Adolescents and adults who received and benefited from therapy in childhood may nonetheless find themselves struggling when they reach new developmental levels and or life experiences. For example, a teenager who has adapted to the challenges of high school may leave home for college and find … Read more