These articles explore the sensory challenges that might be experienced by children and adults who have sensory processing disorder. They include articles on touch and hearing sensitivity. There’s also information on sensory overload, shut down and regulation.
You can use these articles to improve your understanding of sensory integration and sensory processing.
Behaviour or communication? When I speak about sensory differences, one question that always pops up is whether children's behaviours driven by a sensory need or not. Essentially - is it sensory or behaviour? [...]
Processing internal sensations Interoception refers to the internal sensory messages that the brain receives from the body. These sensory messages come from our organs and internal receptors. They let our brain know about [...]
Navigating through diagnosis How it feels when your child receives a diagnosis can take you by surprise. It can be a very confusing and overwhelming time. During this time there is no right [...]
A personal story - Tina and Kelly It was not until her daughter Kelly started school, that Tina noticed there was something quite different about the way she interacted with others. Kelly had [...]
Sensory overloaded = too much information Sensory overload is a term which describes the experience an individual with sensory differences may have when they receive too much sensory information. The brain is unable [...]
Arousal is all about alertness Arousal at its simplest is how awake or alert or how tired you are. It supports attention and focus. There are a number of things which impact our [...]
Understanding sensory processing or integration Sensory processing differences describe the experiences children (and adults) have when their brains interpret the sensory messages received from their body and the environment differently to others. They [...]
Dyspraxia - Let's explore how to help A question Kim is commonly asked is how to help children with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a term used to describe the difficulty children and adults have [...]
Ask Kim - Vestibular Stimming I wrote this article following a question from the GriffinOT community. The parent asked: “How can I stop my 9 year old autistic daughter from vestibular stimming?” The [...]
Let's explore sensory regulation Sensory regulation, self-regulation and emotional regulation are terms used by therapists when talking about children. These terms relate to the child's ability to increase and decrease their alertness, or [...]
Supporting each other at home This post has been written for parents who are homeschooling their children. Many of these will be helpful for children who don’t have any diagnosis as they relate [...]
A tale of two theories The terms 'Sensory Integration' (SI) and 'Sensory Processing' to refer to the same theory. They are sometimes used interchangeably, however there are subtle differences. This article will help [...]
Sensory processing and autism Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or sensory issues describes the experiences children (and adults) have when their brains interpret the sensory messages they receive differently. Their brains might find some [...]
Let's explore why kids chew on clothing When a parent or teacher sees their child chewing on clothing or other items it can raise questions. Some children chew on other items like toys, [...]
Let's explore oral sensory seeking Oral sensory seeking, where a child continues to put things in their mouth after the age of two, is a commonly reported behaviour for children with additional needs. [...]
Dyspraxia - Let's explore the signs and symptoms The term 'dyspraxic' originates from the Green ‘dus’, bad or hard, and ‘praxis’, doing. So, the literal translation is hard to do or bad with [...]
Dyspraxia Explained - Let's explore some common myths Dyspraxia is a term that describes the sensory processing difficulty children and adults have when they struggle to plan, organise and coordinate their movements. The [...]
Let's explore auditory sensitivity and overload Auditory sensitivity is sometimes also called auditory hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to sound. Autistic individuals and those that with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) commonly report auditory sensitivity. This sensitivity [...]
Tactile defensiveness and touch sensory sensitivity Touch sensitivity is commonly reported by children or adults who experience sensory processing differences . Sensory integration trained occupational therapists would usually call this tactile sensory issue [...]
The signs of sensory processing differences In this article I describes some common signs of sensory issues. You might relate to these behaviours if you or your child experiences Sensory Processing Differences. I'll [...]