Q&A: Child Hates to Hear Singing?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Autistic Student Over-Responsive to Sounds?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: HELP! Child Smells EVERYTHING?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Weighted Blanket Guidelines?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Structured OT Therapy Sessions?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Help Autistic Student Stop Pacing?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Getting Sensory Child from Bed to Breakfast?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Handwriting Speed and Legibility Difficulties?
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 ...
Read more→Q&A: Is Toe Walking a Sensory Issue?
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 ...
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