by Spectrum Sense | Apr 20, 2021 | Daily Life, Therapy
If you’re new to the autism world, you may be wondering what all the hype is about sensory play. Sure, we all know it’s fun, and there are benefits for all kinds of children and adults alike. But what’s so important about sensory play for kids with...
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...
