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A Word of Thanks

My parents are awesome! I really do have the best parents around. My mom doesn’t smother; yet she loves deeply. My dad encourages. They always go out of their way to let my siblings and I know h… more →

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Current Research Findings in ASD: An Overview

desireeqaluong wrote 1 month ago: Current Research Findings in ASD: An Overview  Heather Erba, Ph.D., Center for Developing Minds Amy … more →

Tags: Early Childhood Education, Intervention, Children, Autism, Early Intervention, parents helping parents, asd, Diagnosis, Genetics

Could It Be This or Could it Be That? Differential Diagnoses in Children with Behavioral Difficulties

desireeqaluong wrote 1 month ago: Could It Be This or Could it Be That?  Differential Diagnoses in Children with Behavioral Difficulti … more →

Tags: Early Childhood Education, Children, development, asd, Diagnosis, Parents, Autism Spectrum Disorder, meera sukumaran, kidscope

Trust and Responsibility: A Recipe for Progress — 13 comments

mealtimehostage wrote 4 months ago: Progress. It’s so hard to see most of the time. As it moves along at an infinitesimal pace, it … more →

Tags: eating disorder, food, Neophobia, resistant eater, food phobia, picky eating, anxiety, Division of Responsibility, Trust

A Word of Thanks

Jessica wrote 4 months ago: My parents are awesome! I really do have the best parents around. My mom doesn’t smother; yet … more →

Tags: sensory processing disorder, Special Education

The Road Not Taken — 2 comments

Jessica wrote 4 months ago: It’s been too long since my last blog post. After a few months of a hiatus, it’s like I … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food School, Therapy, eating challenges, food chaining, resistive eating

Social Isolation — 4 comments

Jessica wrote 7 months ago: “Third grade. Everyone’s food in their lunches is disappearing. I am their target. I run … more →

Tags: Parent Support, social isolation, Kindergarten, Social Situations, School Experiences

Nervousness Never Fades — 2 comments

Jessica wrote 7 months ago: “Everyone had bologna around me at lunch today.” Spoken by our sensory, orally, and olfa … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food School, parent anxiety, eating challenges, feeding therapy

Life is But a Dream — 2 comments

Jessica wrote 8 months ago: You know when you’re in a deep sleep dreaming that fabulous dream where the location is perfec … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, School, eating challenges, Sensory Solutions

The Sensory Moments that Get Me — 3 comments

Jessica wrote 9 months ago: As a parent, do you ever have those little moments that just get you? They break your heart, they an … more →

Tags: Parent Support, sensory processing disorder, sensory challenges, parental support

Mental Preparation

Jessica wrote 9 months ago: Last week B attended Vacation Bible School (VBS) at a local church for five full days. Of course I w … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, sensory needs, sensory signals, anxiety, parent anxiety, Coping Skills

Trust Your Instincts — 1 comment

Jessica wrote 10 months ago: It’s the middle of summer. The time when parents are out there swimming with their kids, visit … more →

Tags: Sensory, sensory processing disorder, Food School, Therapy, anxiety

Forgetful But Not Forgotten (Food School Routine...Edited)

Jessica wrote 10 months ago: I realized that I completely forgot to mention the “older” sensory kiddos in my Food Sch … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food School, Older Kids, food scientist, properties of food, Experiments, cooking, food school routine

Food School Routine — 5 comments

Jessica wrote 11 months ago: I’ve had quite a few parents ask if I could share the type of routine we use with B before eac … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food, Food School, Routine, Sensory Activities, preferred foods, non-preferred foods, Younger Kids

It's Been a Hard Day's Night.... — 4 comments

Jessica wrote 11 months ago: It’s been awhile since I’ve had a down-in-the-dumps post. I try to be as positive, as it … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, sensory difficulties, Food School, Therapy, Behaviorist

A Sensational Day! — 2 comments

Jessica wrote 1 year ago: As B gets older I find myself watching her grow, change, and become more independent. She has an imp … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food, Occupational Therapy, Food School, sensory system

Sweet Sucesses! — 2 comments

Jessica wrote 1 year ago: It’s the little things in life. Sunshine after 3 days straight of rain. Snuggling with my girl … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Food, Food School, Successes, sensory challenges, Sensory Activities

Oh that Smell... — 1 comment

Jessica wrote 1 year ago: We live in the country. Not just a little bit in the country, but far enough out that it takes us 15 … more →

Tags: feeding difficulties, Smell, Senses, sense of smell

OT with a Side of Pride — 1 comment

Jessica wrote 1 year ago: When I talk to people about B’s day at occupational therapy (OT), I notice their eyes glaze ov … more →

Tags: Occupational Therapy, self-regulate, OT, Sensory-based OT, power-sensations, proprioception, Vestibular, Tactile

Packing Peanuts Paradise

Alice L wrote 1 year ago: A few weeks ago we got a package delivered. It had far too many packing peanuts for what was inside … more →

Tags: sensory processing disorder, little d, little sis, meltdowns, parenting special needs, Success!, anxiety


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