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After-School Meltdowns and Sensory Overload: How to Help Your Child Reset
Children with Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) often come home from school feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally drained. Many kids with SPD work hard all day to hold it together in busy classrooms—masking their discomfort and struggles—until they finally feel safe enough to release those emotions at home. This release often shows up as an after-school…
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Supporting Sensory Needs in Autism: What Families Can Do
Understanding the Sensory Needs of Individuals with ASD Children and adults with autism often experience the world in a unique sensory way. For some, everyday experiences—like bright lights, clothing tags, or background noise—can be overwhelming or even painful. Others may seek out sensory input in ways that look unusual to others. Understanding these sensory differences…
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Helping Children with ADHD Manage Big Feelings
ADHD doesn’t only affect attention—it also impacts how children process emotions. Children may feel emotions more intensely and struggle to calm down when upset. With the right support, they can learn to name, manage, and express their feelings in healthy ways. Supporting Emotional Regulation in Children with ADHD ADHD is not just about attention—it also…
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Sensory Overload and Meltdowns: Support Strategies That Work
For children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the world can feel overwhelming. Sounds, lights, movement, textures, and smells that seem “normal” to others may cause distress or even panic. Caregivers may notice their child struggling in crowded places—or experiencing big meltdowns after seemingly typical days at school. When families understand sensory overload, they can make…
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Daily Routines and Emotional Support for ADHD
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience daily challenges with focus, organization, impulse control, and emotional regulation. But with the right support systems in place, they can thrive—at home, in school, and in the world. While no two children with ADHD are exactly alike, many benefit deeply from two essential foundations: structured routines and emotional…
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Early Intervention and Sensory Help for Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, processes information, and interacts with the world. While no two individuals with autism are alike, what many families discover is that early support and sensory understanding make a significant difference in daily life and long-term development. The Importance of Early Intervention…
