Category Archives: SPD

Kindness that means everything

Posted on July 9, 2018 by ofamily

I mentioned that over the weekend my daughter danced in 2 shows.  She loves dancing but it comes with a number of challenges for her.  Part of her sensory processing makeup is that she battles to filter out background noise … Continue reading →

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Swimming with my Sensory Kids

Posted on May 25, 2018 by ofamily

We have just gotten back from another swimming session and although I can see small improvements, they are such small steps that I find it hard to stay positive.  I never realized until I had my daughter how swimming for … Continue reading →

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Sensory Inconsistencies

Posted on April 6, 2018 by ofamily

I think one of the hardest things for an outsider looking in on a sensory family is how inconsistent the sensory side may appear to be.  There are days when the kids will be totally fine doing an activity and … Continue reading →

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Sensory Bounce Back

Posted on June 27, 2017 by ofamily

My husband and I have a term in our house –  bounce back.  Sounds strange I am sure but it is the time the kids take to “bounce back” to their normal selves after a sensory overwhelming activity / day(s).  … Continue reading →

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She loves to dance

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ofamily

This weekend was a big weekend in our little home.  My oldest danced on stage in a show.  And for the first time in three years I actually got to watch her dance and yes I cried.  My daughter loves … Continue reading →

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