A sensory diet consists of performing activities that provide specific types of sensory input
A sensory diet consists of performing activities that provide specific types of sensory input to help a child regulate and learn how to process sensory input more effectively. Sensory diets are unique to the individual and their needs. Because of this, there will be some experimentation along the way to find exactly what works for your child and situation. It is important to connect with an Occupational Therapist trained in sensory integration so you can learn how to most successfully include a sensory diet in your child’s day. Sensory Diet Auditory Activities - use noise reduction headphones - listen to music - play clapping games - walk and listen to nature - play an instrument - listen to audio books - use a sound machine - shake a rice sensory bottle - sing in a microphone
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids Practice breathing and mindful activities in the day prior and day of your child's dental appointment. Schedule your child's dentist appointment around their most regulated time during the day. Provide a chewy snack for your child before visiting the dentist. Heavy work activities to fill their sensory diet before their dentist appointment. (proprioceptive input) Use toothettes on your child's gums and teeth before their dental appointments. Read social stories to your child a week or two prior to their appointment so they are prepared.
Did you know there is more than one type of childhood anxiety? Does your child have anxiety?
Did you know there is more than one type of childhood anxiety? Does your child have anxiety? Types Of Childhood Anxiety - Separation Anxiety Disorder - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Selective Mutism - Phobias - Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Social Anxiety Disorder - Panic Attacks - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdifferences #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids Play calming music in your child's headphones to listen too during the appointment. Dress your child in tighter clothing (compression clothing) or heavy (weighted) clothing for their appointment. Use vibration sensory tools to help your child before their dental appointment (electric toothbrush/Nuk Brush) Wearing an X-ray vest during your child's appointment can provide deep pressure. Explain what happens at the dentist to your child step by step so they know what to expect. Bring fidget toys to the dentist for your child to distract them.
What causes a sensory meltdown?
What causes a sensory meltdown? What would you add to this list? - Overstimulation - Changes to routines - Excessive demands - Seeking sensory input - Unexpected or unpredictable - Situations that are new or unfamiliar - Sensory Overload - Dysregulation - Hungry or thirsty - Inability to communicate needs (even minor changes can cause extreme stress) #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdifferences #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
Tactile Stimming
Tactile Stimming What would you add to this list? Have you noticed your child tactile stimming? - chewing on insides of cheeks - chewing fingernails - rubbing clothing - head banging - teeth grinding - spitting - rubbing face and hands - tapping surfaces with fingers sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com/stimming.php #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #autism #stim #stimming #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
How to reduce SENSORY OVERLOAD
How to reduce SENSORY OVERLOAD What works for you? Is there anything that you could add to this? #sensoryprocessing #sensoryoverload #sensorymeltdown #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
Auditory Stimming
Auditory Stimming What would you add to this list? Have you noticed your child auditory stimming? - blurting out high pitched noises - repetition odd noises or sounds - excessively talking - repeating portions of videos - snorting - throat clearing - snapping fingers - repeating the same T.V show - tapping on ears or objects - covering and uncovering ears #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #autism #stim #stimming #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
Vestibular Stimming
Vestibular Stimming What would you add to this list? Have you noticed your child vestibular stimming? - spinning repeatedly - swinging - rocking side to side - pacing back and forth - jumping over and over - bouncing repeatedly - rocking back and forth #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdisorder #adhd #sensory #sensorychallenges #autism #stim #stimming #sensorydifficulties #sensorydifferences
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids
Sensory Processing Dentist ideas for kids Wearing sunglasses can be very beneficial for blocking out the dentist's bright lights. Take your child to a pediatric dentist who is familiar with Sensory Processing Disorder. Explain your child's needs before you attend and ask if they have a trained professional to work with your child. Bring a weighted lap pad, sensory weighted vest or weighted animal to your child's dental visit for calming and extra proprioceptive input.
Signs & Symptoms Of Parental Burnout For Sensory Processing Disorder Parents
Are you struggling with parental burnout? Signs & Symptoms Of Parental Burnout For Sensory Processing Disorder Parents - feeling sick, headaches or not feeling well - isolated from family/friends and often cancelling plans - inability to take a break, sleep and feeling exhausted - brain fog and not thinking as clearly as you used too - roller coaster of emotions, feeling sad, happy, hopeless or angry - constantly worried about your child, their future and questioning yourself - you struggle to find baby sitters or respite to help you with your child - always feeling overwhelmed and unable to accomplish all you need too
Sensory Diet Break Ideas For Children
Sensory Diet Break Ideas For Children. What would you add to this list? - using a weighted blanket - ball pit - crawling through a sensory tunnel - water play - dancing - using a body sock - jumping on a trampoline - bear walks - using a scooter board - obstacle course #sensoryprocessing #sensorydiet #sensorybreaks #sensorybreaks #sensorydiets #sensorydietsbreaks #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryactivity #sensoryactivities
Children who have Sensory Processing Disorder two categories, a seeker or an avoider.
Children who have Sensory Processing Disorder usually fall into two categories, a seeker or an avoider. Most people think that you have to be one or the other but you can actually be an avoider and a seeker too. It's more common to be both than one or the other. A sensory seeker is hyposensitive and an avoider is hypersensitive.
You may be seeing Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
When you see a child crying uncontrollably on the floor of a supermarket or anywhere, before you blame the child's parents, before you judge the child, stop. You may be seeing Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. That child may be anxious or overwhelmed from seeing, hearing or smelling something new. Stop judging. Stop blaming. Try to understand and move on. Always choose kindness and acceptance.