Children who are rigid may avoid a change in their routine because it's difficult to process new sensory experiences. From Terri Mauro at NetPlaces

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For kids with sensory issues, hard booster seats become a squirmy issue. This parent solved the dilemma by making her own cushion pillow seats. Here's how she did it. From Smashed Peas and Carrots

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The Wilbarger protocol can help ease your child's sensitivity to touch and makes him more able to deal with things like clothing, tags, sock seams, and hugs. Learn more about this therapeutic method. From Terri Mauro at netplaces (less)The Wilbarger protocol can help ease your child's sensitivity to touch and makes him more able to deal with things like clothing, tags, sock seams, and hugs. Learn more about this therapeutic method.... (more)

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This parent offers detailed instructions and photos of the blanket she made for her daughter. Good tips! From Craft Nectar

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In this article, Terri Mauro asks parents to identify the sensory issues that affect your child and change the environment to accommodate your child's needs.

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Many different factors from general defiance to sensory issues can be at the root of your child refusing to wear the clothes you want them to wear. From Toolbox Parenting

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Versions of popular computer-based programs offered by other companies can help you take advantage of an office-based therapy when you can't make it to an office, or let you try out a particular approach before investing in it. From Terri Mauro at netplaces (less)Versions of popular computer-based programs offered by other companies can help you take advantage of an office-based therapy when you can't make it to an office, or let you try out a particular appro... (more)

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An adult with ADHD recounts his stressful experience at Disneyland and reminds parents they must be vigilant to ensure their that youngsters with ADHD and autism do not become overstimulated and overstressed at the theme park. From Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center (less)An adult with ADHD recounts his stressful experience at Disneyland and reminds parents they must be vigilant to ensure their that youngsters with ADHD and autism do not become overstimulated and overs... (more)

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You give your child seemingly simple instructions, then check back to find that he's done something else entirely, or done only part of what you've asked. Is he deliberately defying you, or is this a sign of poor motor-planning abilities? From Terri Mauro at NetPlaces (less)You give your child seemingly simple instructions, then check back to find that he's done something else entirely, or done only part of what you've asked. Is he deliberately defying you, or is this a ... (more)

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Is your child really ignoring you, or is he just preoccupied with finding the sensory input he needs to feel safe, comfortable, and alert? Ask yourself the following questions. From Terri Mauro at NetPlaces (less)Is your child really ignoring you, or is he just preoccupied with finding the sensory input he needs to feel safe, comfortable, and alert? Ask yourself the following questions. From Terri Mauro at Net... (more)

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