QUESTION: Inappropriate Behaviors?
QUESTION: I have a first grade student who constantly rubs his bottom on the edges of a chair, his shoe (if sitting on the floor) etc. When wearing stretchy pants, he puts his hands down ...
Read more→QUESTION: How to Address Visual Over- and Under-Responsiveness?
QUESTION: If a child is over- or under-responsive to visual stimuli, how does a therapist use a sensory diet to help? GWEN’S ANSWER: For visual over-responsiveness, try these suggestions: Implement a sensory diet with ...
Read more→QUESTION: What to Do for Aggressive Behavior Toward Adults?
QUESTION: I have a student who will forcefully charge at adults by scratching and/or trying to bite for 15 minutes at a time during escalations. We see him seeking bodily input during escalations in ...
Read more→QUESTION: How to Address Startling at Loud Noises?
QUESTION: I’m looking for information about working with a 5-year-old Asperger student who struggles with auditory filtering and startles at loud noises. He doesn’t like to wear headphones. The only other idea I’ve ever ...
Read more→QUESTION: Lighting for Those on the Spectrum?
QUESTION: Is there a company, brand, or style of lights that work best for folks on the spectrum? The usual answer I get to this question is to mute the lighting. If you know ...
Read more→QUESTION: How Much Weight and Time for Hats and Blankets?
QUESTION: Would you lease provide weight information or recommendations for weighted hats and blankets? I generally use 7 to 10% of total body weight for vests but wasn’t sure about the others. Also, are ...
Read more→QUESTION: Picky Eating Resources?
QUESTION: I am a BrainWorks member. I was wondering if you have any suggestions, resources, or printable forms with suggestions for parents of picky eaters or kids who still mouth everything. Presumable seeking oral ...
Read more→QUESTION: Any Apps for Emotions?
QUESTION: Do you know of any good apps for identifying emotions AND learning to respond appropriately to them−maybe with some video modeling? I am working with a junior high student who is on the ...
Read more→QUESTION: Setting Up a Sensory Room?
QUESTION: I attended your wonderful conference recently in Champaign, Illinois. I spoke with you briefly but wanted to get your input again on the use of Sensory Rooms in schools. I have a few ...
Read more→QUESTION: Walk a Mile in My SPD Shoes?
QUESTION: I have been looking for a way to have demonstrations with parents and staff on what it is like to experience a sensory processing disorder, for example, having the parent wearing gloves when ...
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