by Amanda Pahl | 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 Amanda Pahl | 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 Amanda Pahl | 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 Amanda Pahl | 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...
by Amanda Pahl | Sep 28, 2022 | Autism, Autismo, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
El enmascaramiento autista es cuando una persona autista oculta o altera sus respuestas naturales para parecer más neurotípica. En el pasado, algunos terapeutas, educadores y familias pueden haber enseñado explícitamente conductas de enmascaramiento para ayudar a los...
by Amanda Pahl | Mar 8, 2022 | Behavioral regulation, Floortime/DIR, General information, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
Being able to “play chess” is an important skill needed to not only target therapy goals at home, but also crucial for knowing when your child is ready to take on challenges. Using the principles of the DIR/Floortime approach, you can make observations about your...
