Do you wish others understood your child’s sensory meltdowns? Or, how about being able to see the signs of sensory overload before things got too crazy?
Yeah me, too.
Well, I am super excited to share with you not ONE but TWO FREE sensory resources for you.
Sensory Processing Disorder – Resources for Parents
#1 – Sensory Meltdowns vs. Tantrums
Some of you may already be familiar with sensory meltdowns or you may be wondering if what you thought was your child having epic tantrums may actually be an indication of something more.
If you’ve ever experienced your child having a sensory meltdown, then you know that part of the frustration that goes along with that is having to try to explain to others that meltdowns are not your child’s misbehaviour or attention-seeking ploy.
I’m excited to be able to share something with you today that I think is going to be a big help.
My friends Sharla and Heather (they’re the gals behind the book Sensory Processing Explained and the upcoming course Overcoming Sensory Meltdowns which I CANNOT wait to tell you about!!) have come out with a free cheat sheet that not only explains the difference between tantrums and sensory meltdowns, it can also be used to bridge conversations.
Use this cheatsheet for your own reference, or print it off for teachers, friends, and family members who may not understand your child’s reactions.
Help them to have more understanding not only for you as a parent, but for your child as well. Understanding is truly the first step towards opening up a dialogue that can lead to lasting change.
>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD
I can’t wait to share more about the new course, Overcoming Sensory Meltdowns next week! Stay tuned for all the details! Ok, onto the NEXT free resource.
#2 – Sensory Overload Signs
What are the signs of sensory overload?
Do your child’s behaviors sometimes baffle you? They may in part be because of something called sensory overload.
Sensory overload is when the body is unable to process, organize, and respond to all the incoming sensory input. Things we feel, taste, smell, see, hear, as well as our own movement or the movement of those around us, are always fighting to our attention. Most of us learn how to tune out or adapt to these distractions when we need to focus on something.
But for children with sensory processing challenges, they struggle to adapt. Their bodies respond by becoming overstimulated and overloaded with sensory input that their brain cannot recognize and adapt to.
What are the Signs of Sensory Overload?
For parents, it’s important to recognize the signs of sensory overload. Recognizing the signs will help you respond quickly before sensory meltdowns occur. Once you know the signs, you can step in to reduce sensory input and provide calm down strategies.
Once again, my friends Heather and Sharla of Sensory Processing Explained and the new Overcoming Sensory Meltdowns course, have put together a handy, one-page resource of sensory overload signs. This is a great aid to help you detect possible sensory processing overload signs in your child.
Help them to have more understanding not only for you as a parent, but for your child as well. Understanding is truly the first step towards opening up a dialogue that can lead to lasting change.
>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD
I can’t wait to share more about the new course Overcoming Sensory Meltdowns next week! Stay tuned for details.