by Kelly Beins | Aug 8, 2017 | Feeding/Eating
When kids don’t want to eat, we call them a “picky eater.” It’s stressful and frustrating. And, it can be a more serious issue, which is where the term “problem eater” enters the scene. As a clinician, the first thing I do is to...
by Kelly Beins | Aug 8, 2017 | Sensory Processing Disorder, You Can
Sensory Diets are a way to support people who struggle with sensory challenges. In my private practice with children and in my parent coaching sessions we develop an individualized set of activities that children with sensory processing disorder, find helpful....
by Kelly Beins | Aug 8, 2017 | Sensory Processing Disorder
The line between sensory and behavior often becomes blurred and can be one of the most confusing challenges faced by parents of kids with sensory processing disorder (SPD). Not all negative behaviors equal “sensory meltdown” and not all kids with behavior challenges...
by Kelly Beins | Aug 8, 2017 | Feeding/Eating, You Can
Screens do not belong at the dinner table and we do not belong in front of a screen while we are eating. Here’s why: Eating uses all of our senses but the visual system is typically the strongest sensory system of the body. Using a screen means the visual input...
by Kelly Beins | Jul 7, 2017 | Recommended Books for Kids, Sensory Processing Disorder
Children’s books can be a wonderful way to engage with your child. The following books are recommended by OTC because they address various topics commonly encountered by children with sensory processing disorder: Ovis Has Trouble with School and Ovis Has Trouble with...
