My son loves to push, sift, throw, and rifle through things. When we go to the beach, he tumbles through the sand until he's covered in grit. He loves the sound and the feeling of it, I guess. Many children with Autism have sensory needs, and his needs include both tactile stimulation and auditory … [Read more...]
Mommy Needs a Sensory Break
The more educated I become about Autism and Sensory Integration Disorder, the more I wonder about myself. I understand my son's needs easily because I, too, get overwhelmed. Sensory overload? Check that off. Sometimes mommy needs a sensory break too. I can recall trying to study in my dorm room and … [Read more...]