If you’re a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it can sometimes be challenging to develop a fun way for them to play. Children with autism are often not intrigued by the same types of play that other kids love. Many children will need some ideas for sensory play that will keep them

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in Sensory Solutions by Jeremy Brown

A look at how parents can find the right dentist for their child with sensory sensitivity. Finding a dentist for children can be a struggle, but it poses additional concerns for parents of children on the autistic spectrum. Nationwide, more than 52 million people in the U.S. have special needs. Unfortunately, less than 10% of

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in Sensory Solutions by Jennifer Palumbo, BA

A look at how food texture sensitivity occurs in children with autism.

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in Sensory Solutions by Rachel Andersen

When kids on the spectrum struggle with listening, especially the processing and comprehension of sound, parents may wonder if it’s a characteristic of autism or an issue with auditory processing. Auditory processing disorder is a complicated condition courting controversy like most other sensory processing disorders. We tend to think of hearing in a simplistic way

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in Sensory Solutions by Yolande Loftus, BA, LLB

Finding the perfect chewy for autism can benefit those children with a need to chew. However, there are many different chew toys available on the market that range from chewy tubes to chewable jewelry that are textured and help with different tactile needs. When searching for the perfect chewy, it’s hard to know where to

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in Sensory Solutions by Donnesa McPherson, AAS