by Emerge Marketing | Jun 27, 2024 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
The 4th of July is a time of celebration, filled with vibrant festivities, parades, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. However, for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), these activities can be overwhelming and distressing. As a parent, it’s...
by Emerge Marketing | Apr 25, 2024 | General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration
We all know the saying “don’t cry over spilled milk”, but imagine it’s a busy morning getting the kids ready for school, lunches packed, and breakfast made, all while still preparing yourself for your own day ahead. A gallon of milk on the floor in the midst of that...
by Emerge Marketing | May 9, 2023 | Community, General information, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
This blog post is written by Lindsey Bendat, an Emerge parent who is starting her own sensory-friendly clothing business! You can help her with product development and testing by filling out the survey using the buttons below. The first 20 people to complete the...
by Emerge Marketing | Oct 19, 2022 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday, but for kids with sensory differences or SPD, costumes can pose a challenge. Here are a few tips and tricks that may help your child with their Halloween costume this year. General Tips Check what materials the costume is made...
by Emerge Marketing | Oct 19, 2022 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
Halloween es una fiesta divertida y emocionante, pero para los niños con diferencias sensoriales o SPD, los disfraces pueden suponer un reto. Aquí tienes algunos consejos y trucos que pueden ayudar a tu hijo con su disfraz de Halloween este año. Consejos generales...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 28, 2022 | Autism, Autismo, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Autistic masking is when an autistic person hides or alters their natural responses in order to appear more neurotypical. In the past, some therapists, educators, and families may have explicitly taught masking behaviors in order to help the individuals that they work...