Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is commonly misunderstood and tends to be misdiagnosed as either autism or ADHD. And yet the reality is that SPD is believed to affect anywhere between 5% to 15% of school going children. What is Sensory Processing Disorder? SPD is a condition where sensory stimuli aren’t interpreted properly by the brain and nervous system. Children with
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The Process of Working with a Therapist for In-Home Therapy For something as important as finding a home therapist for your family, you want to know the basics about how to make this decision. It may seem overwhelming at the beginning, but once you take the initial step of discussing your concerns with your child’s pediatrician or family doctor, the
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Do you ever wish parenting came with a manual? I do. When my kids were younger, I stressed and stressed about not only how to potty train my kiddos, but also when to do it. There was always so much information floating around and it all felt very overwhelming and confusing in terms of understanding when to teach my babies
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Looking for how to encourage your toddler to eat fruits? You aren’t alone. Many people refer to fruit as “nature’s candy”: it’s sweet, it’s satisfying and it’s delicious! Regardless of how delicious it is though, a staggering amount of kids don’t eat enough of it. It is estimated that a whopping 60% of children eat less fruit than the recommended
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The rise of inclusive playgrounds all around Colorado gives children with disabilities not only the opportunity to have access to playgrounds but to also be fully immersed in the playground equipment just as any other child would. You may be confused about what exactly an inclusive playground is and what makes it different from an accessible playground. There are a
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Wondering how to avoid the dreaded after school meltdowns? First, it’s important to understand why kids often struggle when they get home from school: Kids are under an unbelievable amount of pressure today. Academics in school are rigorous, there aren’t enough hours in the day to play and release energy and our expectations as a society continue to crawl higher
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