by Kelly Beins | Jan 31, 2018 | Ovis the Sheep
You may wonder what giftedness could have in common with sensory processing issues. You may also roll your eyes when you hear the term “gifted,” as it is an imperfect term to describe someone with heightened cognitive ability. However, despite the...
by Kelly Beins | Nov 13, 2017 | Sensory Processing Disorder
All parents of children with true sensory processing disorder (SPD) have seen or been part of a sensory meltdown with their children; sometimes on a daily basis and sometimes many times throughout the day. Many parents however, at some point begin to doubt their...
by Kelly Beins | Nov 13, 2017 | Sensory Processing Disorder
Angie Voss, OTR/L and author of Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals, defines a cozy space or “sensory retreat” as “a crucial component of a sensory home program and as a sensory tool for ALL children. A sensory retreat is especially helpful for children who...
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....
