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Q&A with Gwen

Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, is a seasoned occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children with sensory processing disorders. Check out her Q&As for responses to real-life situations submitted by therapists and parents. Some of the topics include:

Self-injurious behaviors
Sensory diets, rooms, and equipment
Sensory craving and over-responsiveness
Stimming
Toileting
Weighted garments

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Gwen is happy to provide input on therapy-related or client-specific questions. Please email your questions to celeste@sensationalbrain.com and allow 2–3 weeks for a response.

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Gwen’s Fundamental articles cover basic topics addressed in Gwen’s Q&As, Sensational Brain webinars, and Gwen’s BrainWorks Creator Tool. Scroll to the bottom of the BrainWorks page for an introductory video.

Q&A with Gwen

Q&A: Child Hates to Hear Singing?

Gwen Wild Aug 6, 2010

Question: I am working with a child who hates to hear singing. She is 7 years old with a diagnosis of autism. Her mom reports that she does not like anyone to sing or hum or ...

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Q&A: Autistic Student Over-Responsive to Sounds?

Gwen Wild Aug 6, 2010

Question: Can you provide suggestions for a high-functioning autistic student over-responsive to sounds I am treating? He avoids walking in the halls when the bells ring, avoids going to the bathroom in school to ...

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Q&A: HELP! Child Smells EVERYTHING?

Gwen Wild Jun 24, 2010

Question: Our child smells everything. He is almost 8, and I have never seen this before. He says he can’t stop. I want to help him before it’s a problem. He also seems to be ...

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Q&A: Weighted Blanket Guidelines?

Gwen Wild Jun 24, 2010

Question: Can you provide the latest weighted blanket guidelines? I am in the process of ordering a weighted blanket for a kiddo on my caseload as part of his sensory diet. He is currently ...

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Q&A: Structured OT Therapy Sessions?

Gwen Wild May 17, 2010

Question: How would you create structured OT therapy sessions with a 22-month-old child, who presents with the following: Jumps up and down and flaps his arms and hands when excited Requires a great deal of ...

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Q&A: Help Autistic Student Stop Pacing?

Gwen Wild May 17, 2010

Question: What can you recommend to help an autistic student stop pacing? He is in the ninth grade and has been doing this for years. Recently, though, it has become more intense. He is ...

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Q&A: Getting Sensory Child from Bed to Breakfast?

Gwen Wild May 4, 2010

Question: I am a mom having trouble getting a sensory child from bed to breakfast table to actually eat in the mornings. Do you have any sensory diet suggestions that might help? He is ...

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Q&A: Handwriting Speed and Legibility Difficulties?

Gwen Wild May 4, 2010

Question: I am an OT treating a 12-year-old girl with handwriting speed and legibility difficulties. Her sensory processing issues include toe walking and poor body awareness in general. What therapeutic activities would be beneficial ...

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Q&A: Is Toe Walking a Sensory Issue?

Gwen Wild Mar 21, 2010

Question: My six-year-old son has autism and engages in toe walking constantly. The doctor referred us to an orthopedic specialist to consider a heel-cord surgery. On the other hand, his OT says that toe ...