April is Autism Awareness Month, so what better time to share about the amazing resources we have for families with Autism Spectrum Disorders {ASD} and other sensory sensitivities right here southeast Michigan and beyond? One of my daughters has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder {SPD} and social communication disorder, which are both characteristics of […]
Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder and Being A Squeaky Wheel Parent
Are you the type of mom who pushes and gets things done? Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. These are the words spoken by a doctor — a neuropsychologist — who was telling me my daughter’s diagnoses of social pragmatic communication disorder. The words have played over and over in my head as I navigate […]
Tools To Help With Sensory Processing Disorder {+ Giveaway with SmartKnit Kids ENDS 3/7}
It has been awhile since I have updated you all on the progress we have made with my 3-year-old, Karina, these past few months. If you aren’t familiar, she was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder {a.k.a. SPD} last October, and we’ve been trying to figure out ways to work with her ever since. {Read the beginning here.} […]
My Child Feels Too Much {The Start of Our Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder}
There is a huge buzz in the parenting community about all things sensory. At first, I had no clue what that even meant. When heavy work was recommended for my now 3-year-old Karina when she was struggling with speech as a toddler, I started researching up the wazoo. It’s just in my nature to learn everything I […]