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Raising a Child with Sensory Needs: A Neuro-Affirming Approach
Raising a child with sensory needs is a unique journey that requires a different approach from standard parenting techniques. It’s not about following the parenting strategies we grew up with, or the ones we see in parent groups or on social media.
Promoting Regulation and Sensory Safety: A Comprehensive Guide
This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on strategies to promote regulation and sensory safety, focusing on building relationships, attunement, establishing sensory safety, flexibility, self-check, reflection, and having a ‘go-to’ kit.
Understanding Sensory Processing: The Eight Senses and Sensory Preferences
Understanding our sensory preferences, and how they can differ from person to person, is crucial in managing our sensory needs and supporting those of others.
Sensory Processing in Motherhood: A Comprehensive Guide
Sensory processing is an essential part of mothering, as it helps a mother to understand her child’s unique sensory needs and reactions.
Sensory Thresholds: Understanding the Sensory Cup Analogy
One way to understand sensory processing is through the analogy of sensory ‘cups’. Each person has different sized sensory cups, or thresholds, which can vary between sensory systems. The size of these cups determines how much sensory input a person needs or can handle before feeling overwhelmed.