Articles
(2024) Sadie Touches the World
October-November 2024 issue of Autism Digest.
Sadie Friedman, 23, communicates easily with animals, from tarantulas, to chipmunks, to poodles, to cocker-spaniel-sized rabbits. To read about her work and life goals, click here.
Read More(2024) “Out-of-Sync” Child — Primer on Sensory Processing Differences/Disorder
Learn about how Sensory Processing Differences / Disorder affects children and adolescents.
Out-of-Sync Child – Primer on Sensory Processing Differences:Disorder – 2024.
Read More(2024) Three Outdoor Activities with Grammy and Pops
August-September 2024 issue of Autism Digest.
Entice your grandchildren outside with these three activities: “Plogging,” “Worm Rescue,” and “Fun with a Stick.” The activities are from the upcoming book, Grammy, Pops, and Their Out-of-Sync Grandkids Have Fun, to be published by Sensory World in 2025.
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(2024) 10 Suggestions for Raising an In-Sync Child
May-July 2024 issue of Autism Digest.
Suggestions for growing an “In-Sync” child include: “Get large and small muscles in tune,” “Champion chores,” and “Honor your child’s interests.” To read all ten ideas, click here.
Read More(2024) Darwin, 11, Explains SPD
February-April 2024 issue of Autism Digest.
In the revised chapter book, “The Out-of-Sync Family: A Story about Sensory Differences,” Darwin (age 11) introduces SPD to children and other newbies. Read the excerpt in “Autism Digest.”
Read More(2023) David A. Bainbridge Uses His SPD to Design Better Buildings
Rather than getting in the way, SPD can lead the way to solutions for the greater good, such as creating work environments with healthy air, light, and space.
Read More(2023) “I’m Allergic to Apples” and Other Excuses: Nonsensical or Intelligent?
August-October issue of Autism Digest.
To get along at home and school without upsetting everyone, children with SPD come up with brilliant excuses to avoid uncomfortable situations. Let’s strive to understand the underlying reasons for their behavior and applaud them for being so smart!
Read More(2023) SPD’s Effect on Sleeping
May-July issue of Autism Digest.
Read about how sensory processing differences affect children’s ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, and find some helpful suggestions.
Read More(2023) SPD’s Effect on Toileting
February-April issue of Autism Digest.
Remind yourself about how sensory processing differences affect children’s toileting, and learn some suggestions to help.
Read More(2022) SPD’S Effect On Eating
November-January issue of Autism Digest.
Read about how sensory processing challenges can affect eating, and find some suggestions to help out-of-sync children who are picky eaters.
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