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Halloween Party Blowers

Blowing bubbles or through a straw is a natural way to calm down your hyperactive SPD kiddo. But have your ever made your own party blowers? Get your kid in on the fun of making them and watch them...

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Dressing for the Holidays

I always see these adorable children dressed up in frou frou dresses and button-up collared shirts. But not my kiddo. No way! How about some ideas of how to dress up your kids that simply can’t stand...

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Sensory Friendly Christmas

We’d all like a Sensory Friendly Holiday, wouldn’t we? Here are some terrific tips from parents of an Autistic child in managing sensory overload. Sensory Friendly Christmas

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Before You Throw a Holiday Party

It’s time for all of the fun holiday parties, right? They can be downright awful if your child is knocked off her schedule and has a meltdown. Here are eight things to try to help both you and her...

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‘Tis the Season to be Sensory Smart

Such a great article looking at the holidays as a whole from a sensory perspective from Sensory Smart. ‘Tis the Season to be Sensory Smart Santa Hat on Chair (Photo credit: planetc1)

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Wrapping Presents

How can holiday activities become terrific fine motor practice? Just try wrapping presents! Wrapping Presents  

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Candy Cane Sensory Bin

Looking for a great sensory activity for this holiday season? There’s a bunch on our Christmas Sensory Activities Pinterest board. Candy Can Sensory Bin with Peppermint Rice Related articles paint chip...

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Planning A Sensory Christmas

“I break my holiday planning down by creating 10 separate days of sensory centered activities that keep the holidays calm. I try very hard to keep the fun in the holidays!  If you focus in on avoiding...

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Merry Christmas To Our Community

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all that good stuff. I am so honored to be a part of your sensory community!

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Weekend Sensory Craft: Yarn Heart Cards for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a good sensory activity for the weekend? With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to make these yarn heart cards. It gives your kids lots of fine motor practice and the pride...

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Tips for Helping Children Avoid Sensory Overload During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be overwhelming for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and other disorders with sensory components, including autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit...

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Be Sensory Prepared for the Holidays

“Most of us look forward to the excitement of holidays and time spent with family and friends, as well as the overall holiday atmosphere in the home… please take a moment to step back and think about...

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Planning for Holiday Meals For Picky Eaters

“There is one common denominator among all the families on my caseload: The stress in their homes at mealtimes is palpable. Now that Thanksgiving and other food-centered holidays are approaching, the...

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