by Spectrum Sense | Aug 10, 2020 | Daily Life
Are you one of those moms who LOVES back to school shopping?! I mean come on, what beats strolling down the aisles of fun colored writing utensils and office supplies? It was one of my favorite things to do as a child, and it’s fun again now that I’m a...
by Spectrum Sense | Mar 12, 2020 | Daily Life
When we make a trip to practically ANY store, we always wind up in a section where sensory toys live. I’m searching for a book in the book store, and happen over to the squishies. Grocery shopping in Walmart leads to the slime and play dough section. It never...
by Spectrum Sense | Aug 15, 2019 | Daily Life
How to Handle After School Meltdowns Hooray! It’s back-to-school time! Many parents look forward to this all summer long, while others absolutely dread it. Changing your child’s schedule abruptly at the beginning of a new school year can cause lots of...
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 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...