Category: processing emotions

Auditory Processing Disorder 101

Auditory processing disorders are often masked as other things. Sometimes, people think kids aren’t paying attention or are daydreaming. In fact, it can take…

What is Interoception?

Interoception is known as the eighth sense. What is it and how does it affect the occupation of kids? Here’s a section from an…

Sounds and Emotions – Sensory Processing Tips

Sounds and Feelings Imagine the sound of your mother’s voice. What memories/emotions does the sound of popping popcorn bring? Think of the sound…

5 Tips for Transitioning to Summer and Winter Clothing

Changing clothes for the seasons can be difficult for children with autism and sensory processing disorder. We offer tips for families, therapists, educators and…

5 Tips for Sensory Processing You Can Use TODAY!

SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER help for TODAY Does your child chew pencils, shirts, other objects which aren’t age appropriate? Is your child having trouble moving…

Tips for Test-Taking Anxiety

Tips for Test-Taking Anxiety plus FREE downloadable handout of this post at the bottom. Anxiety can be extremely harsh to school-aged children, but test-taking…

Calm Down Area Creation Tips

Children benefit from a calm down area when their emotions are running high or they need a calming break. Most ‘bad’ behavior is a…

Teaching Empathy with The “Do Good” Jar Activity

We all want our children to be empathic and kind, but how do we help them understand that concept? Here’s a fun activity that…

Dear Bully,

Today you hit my son. You called him “stupid.” You said he was a “weirdo.” It seemed so cool to you to say these…

Sleeves and Sensory Processing Disorder Struggles

Many children and adults with sensory processing disorder struggle with the transition of clothes when seasons change….

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