Tag Archives: sensory processing disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt

Posted on February 13, 2017 by ofamily

Yip that totally sums it up.  Currently this thing called Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt.  Because in all honesty it is HARD having 2 kids with sensory issues. When we first found out our oldest had SPD (around … Continue reading →

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Including nature in your home-education life

Posted on November 1, 2016 by ofamily

There are a number of things that I have changed since we first started on our home-education adventure (4 years ago), some things have changed naturally as the kids grow older and can manage more activities in their days and … Continue reading →

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Baking Scones is a tactile activity

Posted on July 22, 2016 by ofamily

Both my gorgeous kiddies are tactile defensive so from a very early age we have been using baking as an activity for them to “get their hands messy” and experiment with textures that they would normally avoid like the plague. … Continue reading →

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Sensory tubs

Posted on March 7, 2016 by ofamily

I am a huge fan of sensory tubs.  The first time I heard about sensory tubs was at my daughters very first Occupational Therapy session.  At first she would barely touch the tubs and never submerge her hands in it.  … Continue reading →

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SPD – It is getting easier

Posted on November 22, 2015 by ofamily

If you are a parent with an SPD kiddie I hope after reading this you get some encouragement.  Yesterday we did an outing with our two SPD kiddies, an outing that just last year would have been difficult and yesterday … Continue reading →

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