Most people are familiar with the five basic senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight. In therapy, parents typically learn about the vestibular and proprioception senses, which respectively relate to understanding movement in space and the feeling within joints. Now, more and more therapists are introducing interoception as the eighth sense. You may be asking yourself what it is...
Our brains are capable of doing several tasks at once. However, if the brain’s ability to keep time is not working well, the different parts of your dome can’t function properly. This can result in difficulty with concentration, reading, calculating, and coordination skills from walking to even more advanced sports. If you can improve this skill, your brain can actually...
One question I often receive from parents of energetic children is how to get them to relax more. Sometimes therapists seem to have an endless list of toys and tools for kids. This can be true because we are trained to be resourceful. However, some days it seems like the simplest ideas can be just as beneficial. Here is how...
Disciplining young children can be a frustrating experience. Many parents feel like they are doing it wrong and seek help and suggestions. ...
As the number of children diagnosed in the United States increases each year, so does the public’s awareness of autism and its symptoms. Sensory processing problems, also referred to as “sensory issues,” are one of the most common symptoms of autism. They, however, can be experienced in children without the other criteria required for an autism diagnosis, which include communication...