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Posts tagged Sensory

#Autism: Fun Dirt

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1 month ago
by Lost and Tired in

One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with #Autism is the sensory issues. With three boys on the spectrum,  we have our share of challenges.

One that’s proves to be consistently challenging is Emmett’s fear or dislike of getting dirt on his shoes?

He’s made some progress lately,  with the arrival of his puppy,  Bella.  However, he still struggles and will completely meltdown if he More >

Despite #Autism, my kids are still polite and respectful

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3 months ago
by Lost and Tired in

Something that has always bothered me is the parents that shoot those daggered looks of judgement. Most of you know what I’m talking about. When I’m out in public and my child with Autism has a meltdown or is otherwise struggling in the environment he is in at that particular moment. People unsympathetically look at me as though I should do something more aggressive than try and talk my child More >

Sensory friendly Christmas

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4 months ago
by Lost and Tired in
Sensory Friendly Christmas

If your special needs family is anything like mine, you are likely facing the same or similar dilemma as the Lost and Tired family is. That dilemma is what to do for the holidays. For many families, what to do for the holidays is a relatively simple task.

For the Lost and Tired family, we have a much more difficult and complicate task of trying a provide a sensory More >

What is Occupational Therapy? (part 9)

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6 months ago
by Lost and Tired in
What is Occupational Therapy?

Welcome to part 9 of my What is Occupational Therapy, series of posts. This series is meant to help educate my readers as to what Occupational Therapy is all about, more specifically, what Occupational Therapy is for children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Disorder.

These videos are filmed by me, while at Occupational Therapy  with my youngest, More >

 

Sensory Bombs [Giveaway]

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6 months ago
by Lost and Tired in

I have partnered with the Jillian McCabe, the maker of Sensory Bombs, to provide three of my readers with five FREE Sensory Bombs. Sensory Bombs are a tool to help your special needs and/or typical children with bath time and subsequently bed time..

Sensory Bombs are calming tools that offer a highly effective sensory experience. In essence, they are like a weighted blanket for the bathtub; they More >

 

Sensory Bombs [Review]

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6 months ago
by Lost and Tired in ,

Update: I thought it was important to mention that these work great on neurotypical kids and adults as well.

The Problem

Today I’m reviewing something called a Sensory Bombs. Sensory Bombs were created by Jillian McCabe, a fellow special needs parent and one of my readers. Jillian is the mother of three year old London. London, has the non-verbal form of Autism as well as Sensory Processing More >

 

Sensory Input

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6 months ago
by Lost and Tired in

The other day while at OT with Emmett we learned a new sensory trick that seems to help Emmett out.

Basically,  it’s sour spray.  It provides a tremendous amount of sensory input that benefits Emmett.  He actually seeks it out now.  Although,  truth be told it almost feels like training a dog but it does work and I tend to not question things that work.

If I need Emmett to get dressed and he More >

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My mission to find sensory friendly socks

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9 months ago
by Lost and Tired in , , , ,

Locating sensory friendly socks for Emmett

I under took a very important mission today. My mission was to locate socks that Emmett would tolerate. In other words, I needed to locate sensory friendly socks. You may recall the struggles we have with Emmett when it comes to wearing clothes. Emmett has significant sensory related issues that go along with the Autism. Basically his More >

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Sensory Interference

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10 months ago
by Lost and Tired in , , , ,
What is Sensory Interference?

I have spoken about the complications associated with sensory processing issues before…several times actually.  I wanted to take it a step further today, if you don’t mind.

I have recently been dubbing the sensory issues, Emmett in particular, has been experiencing lately, as sensory interference. I say sensory interference because these issues are, more often now, More >

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