by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 25, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
Creating a sensory diet is a personalized plan of activities designed to give children the sensory input they need to stay focused and organized throughout the day. This process can seem challenging for parents, but it also presents an opportunity to support their...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 25, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
Processing Disorders in Children are complex and affect how they respond to everyday sensory input. Children with these disorders may overreact or underreact to things like sound, touch, or movement. For example, a child might become upset by loud noises or avoid...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 19, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) dramatically affects a child’s capacity to operate in educational and social settings. With their expert training, Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a central role in addressing this obstacle. They offer...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 17, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
In addressing the nuanced realm of feeding behaviors among children, distinguishing between “picky eaters” and “problem feeders” emerges as a fundamental aspect of understanding and intervention. While the former may exhibit selective eating...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 14, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory therapy is a crucial approach for helping children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). SPD can make social interaction and communication complex for young children. Through Sensory integration techniques, pediatric occupational therapists help kids better...
by Nicole Bilodeau | Sep 14, 2024 | Sensory Processing Disorder
The prevalence of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in children and its potential impact on cognitive and physical development underscores the need for effective interventions. Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) is a potent tool to address this issue, employing...
