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A Simple Solution to Help Auditory Sensitivity

A Simple Solution to Help Auditory Sensitivity

by Bonnie Landau | Oct 7, 2018 | Accommodations, Auditory Processing, Blog, Classroom Help, Coping Strategies, Sensory Processing

Many people with APD (auditory processing disorder) suffer from hyperacusis (sensitivity to sound) and difficulty understanding in noisy situations (auditory figure-ground issues). For child this is especially difficult because school is filled with all sorts of loud...
The Best Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults

The Best Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults

by Bonnie Landau | Sep 16, 2018 | Attention Problems, Blog, Classroom Help, Coping Strategies, Sensory Processing

Working with kids means knowing what to do when a child doesn’t fit still. Kids who know me are ready for me to pull out my ‘fidget bag’ and are always excited to see what new gadgets I have added. These fidgets are the all-time favorites of the kids...
42 Sensory Crafts for Kids with Autism, SPD and ADHD

42 Sensory Crafts for Kids with Autism, SPD and ADHD

by Bonnie Landau | Sep 8, 2018 | Autism, Blog, Coping Strategies, Fun Stuff, Sensory Processing

Tactile (Touch) Sensory Input Pineapple Thumbprint Drawing Ice Paint DIY Sidewalk Chalk Pops Bouncy Ball Stamp Pufferfish Textured Hot Air Balloon Sensory Craft Worry Pet Buddies for Anxiety Pool Noodle Pom Pom Shooter Puffy Paint Octopus Ocean Slime Stretchy Slime 20...
What is Rhythmic Movement Training and How Can it Help Anxiety & Learning?

What is Rhythmic Movement Training and How Can it Help Anxiety & Learning?

by Bonnie Landau | May 28, 2018 | Biomedical Healing, Blog, Sensory Processing, Therapy

Rhythmic Movement Training (or RMT) is a neurological development program that can help integrate primitive reflexes. It provides easy, gentle movements that can actually help with sensory, anxiety, emotional and behavioral issues. It is easy to learn so parents can...
Infographic: 12 Ways to Help Kids Calm Down

Infographic: 12 Ways to Help Kids Calm Down

by Bonnie Landau | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Sensory Processing, Stress & Learning

In my work as a special education advocate and parenting coach, the one question I get most often is, “How can help my child calm down when he is overstimulated?” This could be a sensory issue, like spinning out of control at a noisy party. It could also...
Could the Moro Reflex Be the Root Cause of Sensory Issues?

Could the Moro Reflex Be the Root Cause of Sensory Issues?

by Bonnie Landau | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog, Sensory Processing, Therapy

The Moro Reflex is a primitive reflex that is generally present when a baby is born. Through repeated body movements the reflex usually integrates at the age of 4 to 6 months. The Moro Reflex is an automatic response to the sudden loss of body support. The infant...
5 Reasons You Must Have a Weighted Blanket!

5 Reasons You Must Have a Weighted Blanket!

by Bonnie Landau | Nov 3, 2017 | Blog, Sensory Processing, Stress & Learning

Hands down the weighted blanket was the best thing we ever bought to help our son with sensory issues. There would have many more meltdowns and many more nights without sleep if we had not invested in this invaluable. Here are 5 reasons I think you should have a...
Calming the Hyper Child

Calming the Hyper Child

by Bonnie Landau | Apr 21, 2017 | Blog, Printable, Sensory Processing, Stress & Learning

How can you help children sit still so they can focus and listen? Many children today have difficulty sitting still in long classes or family events, but children with sensory issues have a particularly hard time. My Calming the Hyper Child printable is chock full of...

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