Homes are typically comfortable environments, filled with things that help us feel relaxed. However, for some, the home environment may not always provide this sense of calm. Many children and adults face challenges in processing the various sensations in the environment. Some individuals need more sensory input to feel relaxed, while others require less. Unlike…
Sensory Regulation is the process individuals use to manage the sensory input they encounter daily, helping them to feel calm and in control. Young children often need support in reaching sensory regulation as they learn the process of sensory regulation. Helping a child meet their sensory needs will allow them to reach regulation more consistently,…
We all have sensory preferences and dislikes, some people love the feeling of walking barefoot on grass, for other people walking barefoot on grass is akin to walking on hot coals! Some people love snuggling up in a woolen jumper, while for others this feels like being wrapped in barbed wire. Sensory processing is the…
For lots of kids, (and some adults too) eating is tricky business! And for lots of parents, mealtimes can be a struggle. This can cause parents no end of stress when you are facing 3 meals and 2-3 snack times every day… and your child only wants to eat chicken nuggets! Picky eating is when…