Our loved ones support us through our tough times, so it falls on us to help them when they are going through rough phases. Whether it’s being compassionate, patient, offering financial support, or being there for them during a traumatic injury, there are a plethora of ways you support them. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) … Read more
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) influences the brain’s processing and response to various stimuli or sensory information, encompassing touch, sound, taste, smell, and visual input. People with this condition usually experience a heightened sensitivity to stimuli compared to other people, however, SPD can also have the opposite effect resulting in a decreased sensitivity to various sensory … Read more
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition affecting how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. Individuals with SPD may have difficulty organizing and interpreting sensory input, leading to atypical reactions or responses to various stimuli. This can impact their ability to engage in everyday activities, including household chores. Creating … Read more
As the field of sensory integration (SI) has matured and researchers have learned more about this condition, many people have realized that it is time to clarify the terminology. Although occupational therapists (OTs) usually understand one another when using the term “sensory integration dysfunction” (sometimes abbreviated DSI), physicians and other health professionals without familiarity with … Read more
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