Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective It is natural to interpret a child’s fidgeting as a sign of disrespect or disinterest. However, understanding the…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective When a child consistently avoids messy play activities such as finger painting, sand play, or handling playdough, parents…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Loud, reverberating spaces like cafeterias, assemblies, or school gyms can overwhelm children with heightened auditory sensitivity. The echoing…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Children’s attention, mood, and learning are intimately tied to how their brains and bodies integrate movement. For some…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Some children engage in behaviours such as crashing into cushions, spinning in circles, or chewing objects not out of mischief…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective For some children, the world is experienced with heightened intensity. Sensory sensitivities can extend beyond touch and sound…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Everyday self care routines can become battlegrounds when a child experiences heightened sensory sensitivities. Toothbrushing, hair washing, or nail cutting may provoke…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective For some children, everyday sounds like hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, or public hand dryers can feel intensely threatening. This…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Some children experience heightened sensitivity to tactile sensations, which can make seemingly minor irritations like a scratchy tag, a tight…
Recognising When Something Deeper Is Going On
Parenting Perspective Children often magnify small problems into overwhelming events, a pattern known as catastrophising. For a parent, these moments can…