August-September issue of Autism Digest.
Time to change the “D” in “SPD”! Sensory Processing Differences is more accurate and inclusive than the terms Sensory Processing Disorder or Dysfunction. The fact that a child avoids swings or craves messy play may mean that she processes senses atypically, not that she is abnormal, has mental illness, or can’t function in daily life.
(May 2022) Another conversation with Veronica Hunter of ADHD-What Now? concerns how help for sensory processing disorder can be hard to come by. Many doctors don’t know all the ins and outs, but parents usually need them to make a diagnosis.
(May 2022) On the show called “Beautifully Complex: Navigating Neurodiverse Parenting,” Penny Williams and Carol talk about sensory processing differences (SPD). On the always informative Parenting ADHD and Autism Podcast, this is Episode #172. Click here to listen.
(April 2022) A further conversation with Veronica Hunter of ADHD-What Now? focuses on how ADHD and SPD overlap and some ways we can tell them apart. Knowing which one is affecting your child can help you get the right treatment. Click here to watch the video.
(April 2022) At an online summit, “Purposeful Parenting: A Sensory Savvy Approach,” Taira Fischer of Sensory Savvy Kids interviews Carol about common sensory issues related to eating, sleeping, and using the toilet — with suggestions of how parents can help.
(April 2022) In a conversation with Len and Cass Arcuri of Autism Parenting Secrets, the topic is fun and functional ways that parents and teachers can help children with sensory processing challenges to get “In Sync.” This is Episode #96, Part 2. Click here to listen.
(April 2022) Chat with Veronica Hunter of ADHD – What Now? Up to 40% of children with ADHD also have sensory processing differences. ADHD and SPD are “look-alike” conditions, because of similar symptoms such as inattention and constant activity. Here are some tips for telling the difference. Click here to watch the video.
(March 2022) In conversation with Len and Cass Arcuri of Autism Parenting Secrets, the topic is sensory processing integration and how parents can learn to address a child’s unmet sensory needs. This is Episode #93, Part 1. Click here to listen.
Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed., LPC, says, “Carol has updated her guidebook to help a new generation of caregivers and educators discover and understand what could be a missing piece of […]
(April 2022) Conversation with Patricia S. Lemer (author of Outsmarting Autism) on her radio program, “Autism Detectives.” Interview topics include how SPD affects kids with autism; updates including more information about autism and ADHD in the 3rd edition of The Out-of-Sync Child; and the calendar of fun activities for all children, A Year of Mini-Moves for the In-Sync Child (co-authored with Joye Newman). Click to listen.