If you’ve been around here at all you know my son has a sensory disorder. It’s nothing scary or detrimental but it does require some extra care. (There are different types of sensory disorders which you can read more about here.)
My son is sensory seeking – which means he is always seeking extra sensory sensations and experiences. (which is why he’s such a daredevil!)

Through the years we have learned a LOT of ways to help him both at home and in the classroom. Although we were able to afford therapy for about 6 months when he was younger we couldn’t afford it for long.
Now I’m noticing kids everywhere that have sensory issues! Here are some tips for sensory seeking kids both at home and at school!
This is by no means a replacement for therapy if you can afford it (I highly suggest at least some OT if you can – even if just for a few months). This is NOT meant to diagnose your child in any way – I am NOT a doctor.
But I know many of you are interested in how our family handles a sensory disorder, or even how to handle a child in your class that is extra fidgety with a sensory disorder. BOOKMARK this page!
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S. Parker says
Thanks for mentioning these resources. Finding the best one for each kid is important.
Zhavon says
Great tips! I’ll definitely be trying a few of these.
Terri says
I just wanted to let you know there is a new Autism Center opening in Lithopolis, Ohio. http://www.makarios-mac.com is the website address. It will be run like St. Jude’s Hospital, what insurance does not pay for will be paid by donations, parents will not ever have a bill. It will eventually have an equine center and an auquatic center also.
Crystal @ Surviving a Teacher's Salary says
Oh WOW! Thank you for sharing!