(2020) Blue Toenails and Other Rituals
Published February 4, 2020 at Psychology Today.com
Family rituals help children develop good manners, self-help skills, and emotional security.
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(2019) When a Bright Child Has Sensory-Related Challenges
Interview with Debbie Steinberg Kentz, LMFT, as part of the Bright & Quirky Child Summit. […]
(2019) Daniel’s Xylophone
Published in Nov. 2019 – Jan. 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Preschooler Daniel communicated effectively with his classmates using his own “language” of numbers and music.
(2019) Speaking Positively to Children
Published on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com
A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ stumbles into great learning experiences.
(2019) Sensory “Quinks” for the New School Year
In Aug.-Oct. issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child’s transition into this year’s classroom. Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.
(2019) Rehearsals for Life
Published on August 6th at PsychologyToday.com
Frequently and purposely, we provide our children with opportunities to practice the skills they will need throughout their lives. Especially if our kids have developmental delays such as autism or sensory processing disorder, we know the importance of practice, practice, practice.
(2019) Tommy’s Extrasensory Grace
Published in May – July 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
SPD is an asset when it enables some people, even young children, to be extraordinarily sensitive to others’ feelings. Tommy, a preschooler with severe SPD, comforts a scared little girl as no other person could.
(2019) Sensory Processing Disorder — with Jim Masters
Aired September 27 on CUTV News Talk Radio. A conversation about SPD and how parents […]
(2019) Regarding Spencer: Our Thoughtful Attention Energizes Kids with Special Needs
Published on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com
Kids with special needs are just like all children, only more so: they need to feel certain that they are safe, and heard, and known. They will let us in on their amazing thoughts and ardent feelings when our patient regard invests them with power.
