If you are a Karen Kingsbury fan, you have been anticipating her brand new book Unlocked. She even had an excerpt of it in her latest Baxter Family series. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to review it! But, here I sit unsure of what to write. To be honest, about half way through a typical review book, I am already starting to outline ...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Stopping a Catastrophe Before it Starts
The biggest secret for raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and some Spirited Children is to stop a catastrophe before it starts. The title makes it sound simple doesn't it? But, I believe this is the best way to help your child succeed. Children with sensory issues typically have random meltdowns or lose control due to over ...
Sensory Tubs
Part of Sensory Processing Disorder is struggling with the feelings of touch. Sensory tubs can be created to help expose your child to different feelings. In our home, our "sensory tub" is the sandbox under the swing set or a sink or bathtub full of water. Bubs' OT had a beans and rice pool as well. Typically we do ...
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Thank you to Your Therapy Source - once again - for letting us know about this wonderful video on Sensory Processing Disorder. You can view the video at ABC News. ...
Train, Train, Train Again
Over the past few months, I have had several conversations with a dear friend of mine who has been struggling in the raising of her son. Her girls are obedient but with the normal challenges. He is one of those spirited-blessings that wears out the strongest of moms. One word kept coming up in our conversations - ...
Talk-2-Me Thursday Question
Here is a question that I received yesterday for "Talk-2-Me Thursday": What do you recommend for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder who is unable to have Occupational Therapy? Thank you for this question. Wow, this is a hard one because I believe so much in the Occupational Therapy that we have received for ...
Clarification to Mr. Rosemond
After a question and comment, I wanted to clarify my stance with Mr. Rosemond. I have only reviewed one of his books so I base my stance on The Well-Behaved Child and this weeks article refuting SPD. I typically follow a very no-nonsense approach to discipline. You did it, you were wrong, here are the consequences. ...
Dear Mr. Rosemond: Sensory Disorder or Stubborn Kid?
Dear Mr. Rosemond: I rarely read your columns but the title "Sensory Disorder or Stubborn Kid: You Decide" intrigued me. But after reviewing your book The Well-Behaved Child and reading this article, it is official. John Rosemond, you and I are not on the same page. You started out the column by quoting the http://www.spdfoundation.net/ ...
Guest Post: Website Suggestions
Here are suggested websites that Kari has found helpful: http://www.autism-pdd.net/forum/default.asp - great ASD/PDD support board http://www.nationalautismresourcesblog.com/ - really good articles, helps, and resources about ...
Eating Your Shirt!
Child learn specific ways to cope with the various emotions they feel. For some it is sucking their thumbs. Other kids twirl their hair. Some behaviors are socially acceptable while others aren't. But, these are all behaviors that a child has learned to do when over stimulated, scared, nervous, etc. Heather asked the ...