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Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder is a complex neurological disorder of the brain that interferes with the brain’s ability to receive messages from the body’s sensory receptors, process those sensory messages, and convert them into appropriate and functional motor, emotional, and behavioral responses.
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Navigating Food Allergies this Halloween
Halloween should be fun—not frightening—for families managing food allergies. Learn how to help your child stay safe, included, and confident this Halloween with 3 easy tips from the experts at Sense Able Brain.
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A Sensory-Friendly Halloween
Halloween can be fun and sensory-friendly! Learn expert OT/SLP tips to help your child enjoy trick-or-treating without overwhelm or meltdowns.
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Essential Hurricane Prep for Kids with Sensory Needs
Preparing your child for hurricane season isn’t just about bottled water and batteries—it’s about emotional regulation and sensory safety too. Learn how to build a child-friendly Hurricane Kit and reduce storm stress for your family.
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Top 3 Sports for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Sports can be life-changing for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Discover the top three sports—including swimming, wrestling, and martial arts—that help kids regulate their emotions, improve learning, and even make mealtimes easier.
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Understanding Primitive Reflexes in Child Development
Primitive reflexes are the hidden one-lane country roads in your child’s nervous system. When they don’t mature into the superhighways of higher brain function, kids can struggle with things like attention, handwriting, emotional regulation, reading, or even simple self-care tasks. These immature reflexes don’t just make learning harder — they can also cause a child…
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Is It ADHD? Or Is It Sensory Processing?
You know that feeling when your gut is telling you something’s not quite right… but you can’t seem to get a straight answer? Maybe your child’s been labeled “distracted” or “impulsive.” Maybe they fidget through math, fall out of their chair during dinner, melt down over transitions, or can’t seem to finish a single task
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The Reflex Path: Fear Paralysis Reflex
The Hidden Cause of Your Child’s Meltdowns Her little boy had just had another meltdown—this time because his sock felt “weird.” One minute, he was getting ready for school, and the next, he was curled up on the floor in tears, screaming that he wasn’t going. His mom knelt next to him, trying to coax
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When Your Toddler Isn’t Hitting Their Milestones
Every parent wonders if their toddler is growing and learning the way they should. Between the ages of 1 and 3, toddlers experience big changes in how they move, think, talk, and interact with others. Knowing some of the typical developmental milestones can help you understand what to expect and how to support your child
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Infant Reflexes: Why They Matter and How You Can Help Your Baby Thrive
Your baby isn’t hitting their milestones on time and you’re worried. And you may be wondering why? One often overlooked cause of a baby’s delayed development is active reflexes. Reflexes begin to develop in babies very early in the womb. They serve an important purpose in helping the baby’s brain and body develop motor patterns
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Helping Your Baby Thrive: Overcoming Sensory Challenges
As a new mom, it’s natural to be intentionally aware of your baby’s development. If your little one seems to struggle with certain daily tasks like diaper changes and feeding, you might feel concerned about their growth and success. These challenges could be due to a Sensory Processing Disorder. Fortunately, Occupational Therapy (OT) can be