Sensory Integration Deficiency Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disability Disorder, Sensory Issues…Yeah, there are many names for this disorder, and it seems like they’re all long and difficult to pronounce. If you’ve been diagnosed as having this disorder chances are you were diagnosed by an occupational therapist. Hit it on the head, huh? Well, here’s why…
Archive for November, 2009
Sensory Integration Deficiency Disorder
Monday, November 30th, 2009Making ‘Sense’ of It All’ Treating Sensory Processing Problems in EI
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Though clinical observations as to sensory processing disorders can be made formally and informally in early intervention, formal observations of these abilities in babies include the administration of standardized and non-standardized tests such as the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile6 and the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants.7
Whose Kid is THAT?
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Michelle Kemper Brownlow: His siren-like scream has moms from three counties speed-dialing Child Protective Services. He flails his body, hits his head, and screams louder. The moms who haven’t called for backup are giving me “that look.” Admit it, you would be, too.
Does prematurity lead to an extra-sensitive kid?
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Lately, I’ve been wondering as I observe my 5-year-old who was born nearly six weeks early: Are children who were born prematurely more likely to be extra-sensitive when it comes to noise, food, pain, etc.?
International Expert to Present Ground-Breaking Workshops on Sensory Awareness to Help Kids Concentrate and be ‘Sensory Safe’
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Diana Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA introduces Sensory Processing Tools to improve behavior in children who struggle behaviorally and emotionally.
Quilts Credited With Keeping Special-Needs Students Focused
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Granville Elementary School second-graders with special learning needs are getting help from an unexpected source.