The constant stimulus hurling toward children can be overwhelming, but for children with sensory processing disorders it is especially challenging. Some therapists are now prescribing a sensory diet ...

Toddlers have a natural curiosity for how the world works and energy that never seems to run out. So for parents looking to focus their toddler's spirit and vigor, sensory activities are designed to ...

We all learn through our senses. Sensory processing is how we transform sensory information from within our own bodies and the external environment into messages we can act on. It’s tempting to think ...

It’s not uncommon for children who are on the autism spectrum to also have Sensory Processing Disorder. SheKnows has several helpful articles for parents of children with SPD, from how to recognize ...

As long as I can remember, I've been one to pace, spin, swing, or hang upside down. I didn't know it as a kid, but I was probably regulating my systems. As an adult, I've built in times to walk or ...