The Sensory Spectrum

If you have a child with autism, the end of the school year can be a stressful time. However, summer fun and learning can happen with some planning and effort. The Florida Autism Center offers up these tips for making the transition into summer a little easier for you and the child in your life.

How To Detect Communication Disorders In Children

Better Hearing and Speech Month: Parents should seek early intervention for children with communication disorders

Although more than 5 million children in the United States have a speech, language and hearing disorder, parents are often uninformed and unsure about what to do when they suspect their child might be delayed.

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06/10/2013
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Decoding Sensory Processing Disorder

People are always trying to find ways to explain Sensory Processing Disorder. This article may give you some ideas on how to explain it easily.

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06/04/2013
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19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents

Summer is around the corner for many of us. This means picnics, day trips and all around summer fun. It can also mean different schedules, new sensory stimuli and additional meltdowns. Here are 19 summer tips for special needs parents.

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05/29/2013
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Study Shows Early Sound Recognition Contributes to Good Spelling Abilities in Children

Learning to spell is not just about knowing how to read the words but also knowing how to recognize each word as it is heard. eReflect, makers of Ultimate Spelling, found a British study that pursues this theory by determining the relationship of early sound recognition with a child’s spelling ability. So for those of us with SPD kiddos, how does their sensory challenges affect their ability to hear words properly? Continue Reading →

05/23/2013
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One Family’s Struggle with Sensory Processing Disorder

You are not alone in struggling with Sensory Processing Disorder. Here is one family’s struggle.

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05/21/2013
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The Out-of-Sync Child

Book: The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz

The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders. Continue Reading →