A contended child is sleeping with all the peace in the world on his face (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Quality sleep is incredibly important for all of us. Both for kids who are already overwhelmed by their senses, sleep helps them manage the bombardment of sensory stimulation.
There’s always that overarching question — did my baby develop Sensory Processing Disorder because he/she was a preemie. We still don’t know why SPD occurs. But we do know that preemies can come with additional problems that need to be addressed.
Neurobehavioral Development, Infant Communication, and Sensory Integration in the Premature Baby
Another big topic on Voices of Sensory Processing Disorder Discussion Group is picky eaters! Common questions include: why won’t my child eat solid foods? Why does my child insist on eating only soft foods? Help — my kid will only eat baby food.
Feeding Difficulty In Children – How Common Is It?
To join the discussion group: please visit the following link: Voices of Sensory Processing Disorder Discussion Group.
Although this brief article offers high-level ideas to soothe kids, it’s easy to forget them in the heat of the moment. Try some of these and let us know how they settled down your little one.
Sensory Activities to Soothe Kids
The Sensory Spectrum 