Articles

Published February 4, 2020 at Psychology Today.com

Family rituals help children develop good manners, self-help skills, and emotional security.

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.

Published on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com

A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ stumbles into great learning experiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Published in February – April 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest.

Part II of a two-part primer to help families, educators and professionals understand how Sensory Processing Disorder hinders daily functioning.

Published on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com

SPD manifests itself in a variety of ways.  Over-responsivity is the most common type, but it is not the only type. A person’s sensory problem could be completely different.

Published in November 2018 – January 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest.

Part I of a two-part primer to help families, educators and professionals understand the basics of typical sensory processing.