Sensory Articles

Too loud! Too bright! Too sticky! Sensory overload and overwhelm is not just an “issue” reserved for kids on the autism spectrum, or those with ADHD and SPD (sensory processing disorder). Let’s face it — even adults have a hard time winding down. Apps like Calm and...

At Greater Learning, we often hear parents tell us that their child is bothered by loud noises. While true, a child’s sensitivity to loud noises can unfortunately cause problems in social settings like school, family gatherings or anywhere in public. Noise sensitivity...

Your brain is better on music. Here are 7 areas that our music based The Listening Program® (TLP) can influence, to help your student succeed at school and in life. Executive Function: Every student faces new situations requiring high-level mental processes; to...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have trouble accepting an array of tastes, textures and temperatures of foods. As noted in recent studies on the topic, “the estimated prevalence of feeding problems in children with autism has been reported to be as...

Table of Contents Autism and Sensory IssuesCreate a Comfortable EnvironmentFill It With Fun Stuff! Autism and Sensory Issues Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in America. While symptoms of autism spectrum disorder vary from person to person, a large...

Contributed by Jenny Wise As a parent, keeping your kids safe is your top priority, especially in your own yard. If you’re aparent of a child on the autism spectrum, you have some extra concerns to think about. Luckily,there are some simple ways to keep your backyard...

Children walking on their toes is not uncommon, however it may be indicative of an underlying issue. While many people think toe-walking is specific to autism, it’s actually commonly related to sensory or muscular issues, and it can have long-term health effects. But...

What’s the role of occupational therapists and how long do they provide services? If you didn’t know, occupational therapists are actually trained to provide services across an individual's entire lifespan. The field of occupational therapy is meant to support...