by Lisa Williams | Oct 4, 2022 | Holidays
Between family and friends coming together and cooking recipes that require detailed timing, without a doubt Thanksgiving can be a stressful time. But what about the kids? Ever have a moment while trying to prepare for the event where they just are overwhelming you...
by Lisa Williams | Jul 14, 2022 | Need To Know
Imagine being at the park. You are sitting at a picnic table, reading. You notice you are starting to get too hot, so you move into the shade. This triggers you to realize you are thirsty so you drink some cold water you brought with you. An hour later, you sense you...
by Lisa Williams | Jul 6, 2022 | Need To Know
Isn’t that what most people think, especially when talking about a child with sensory needs? But it is so much more intricate and involved than that. What is vestibular input? The vestibular system is our body’s understanding of our head position in space....
by Lisa Williams | Jun 23, 2022 | Sensory Integration
Have you heard the phrase “sensory integration” or the word “sensory” thrown around a lot. Do you really understand what it means, or how to address it? No… I’m not just talking about handing your child a fidget toy. Let’s start...
by Lisa Williams | Jun 22, 2022 | Need To Know
It’s a fancy word for the sensory input that gets transferred from our joints and muscles to tell us about our body position in relation to our environment. It’s really that simple. Input from the environment is received through muscle contraction and...
