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What Sensory Sensitivity Looks Like
Being a sensory-sensitive child means that a child's nervous system reacts more intensely to sensory input than most children. Everyday sights, sounds, smells, textures, or movements that others barely notice might feel overwhelming,...
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What Does It Mean to Be Sensory Sensitive?
Have you ever walked into a brightly lit store filled with loud music and felt overwhelmed? Or maybe certain textures on clothing make you itch uncontrollably? If so, you might have experienced a moment of sensory sensitivity. Being sensory...
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Calming a Dysregulated Child: The “Regulate, Relate, and Reason” Approach
Dysregulation can happen for a variety of reasons with our kids. We can never know exactly what’s going on inside of them, but in general, when they are dysregulated, it means that the demands are greater than our child’s capacity to...
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What Size Is Your Child’s Sensory Cup?
A sensory cup is a term used to describe the amount of sensory input that a child can tolerate before becoming overwhelmed or reaching their neurological threshold. Every child has a different sensory cup determined by their neurological...
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The DPK Model: Facilitating Peer Play and Development
Play becomes a balanced partnership when sensory integration and integrated playgroups are combined! At Developmental Pathways for Kids, a pediatric clinic in Redwood City, California, we have a unique program model that offers children the...
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Benefits of Creating a Calm-Down Corner
A calm-down corner can diffuse tantrums in the making. It is a relaxing spot designed for your child and can also help them learn valuable skills for regulating emotions. What is a calm-down corner? A calm-down corner is a designated space...
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