by Spectrum Sense | May 14, 2019 | Daily Life, Therapy
How to Create a Simple Sensory Room on a Budget This is a question I get constantly! One of the best things we can do to help our kiddos on the spectrum is to meet their sensory needs on a daily basis. But most of us don’t have tons of money left over after all...
by Spectrum Sense | Apr 15, 2019 | Daily Life
I had never even heard of a GPS tracker for kids until a few years ago. But now I don’t go a day without using them. I will never forget the day I lost my oldest son. Yes, you read that right. I lost him. Judge me if you must, but it literally happened in a...
by Spectrum Sense | Apr 8, 2019 | Autism Moms
You hear about it everywhere, and think, “There’s no way I can do that!” Being a special needs mom definitely adds it challenges to our already busy days, and adding anything in seems practically impossible. But I’ve got a little secret to...
by Spectrum Sense | Apr 2, 2019 | Activities, Daily Life
It’s no secret that sensory bins are a favorite activity in my household. My boys absolutely love them. And I guess it’s okay to admit that I quite enjoy them myself! If you haven’t started using sensory bins, it’s time to jump on the...
by Spectrum Sense | Mar 25, 2019 | Activities, Daily Life, Therapy
Proprioception is like your body’s sixth sense. No, we’re not talking about a Bruce Willis movie here – this is completely different. It’s the sense that helps you know how gently to pet your cat and tightly grip a screwdriver. It is...