Benefits of Weight and Resistance Products
Weighted items are becoming popular nowadays and have been proven to provide benefits for children with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, Restless Leg Syndrome, and some mental health issues. So what is it really and what are the benefits?
SPD Symptoms Checklist
Many of the symptoms listed in the following categories are common to that particular age group. Where more than a few symptoms are found in a child, we recommend you talk to your doctor or check for a professional in your area experienced with treating Sensory Processing Disorder.*
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What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD (originally called Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a neurological disorder in which the sensory information that the individual perceives results in abnormal responses.
Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into responses. For those with Sensory Processing Disorder, sensory information goes into the brain but does not get organized into appropriate responses.
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What it's like to parent a child with special needs...
Until you experience being the parent of a child with SPD, you can’t really understand the desperation of wanting to help, the vulnerability to experts’ advice, and the willingness to do whatever is necessary at whatever cost...
What is a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
This is a great breakdown of what SPD is and what it looks like. There isn't one distinct characteristic to fit all people with SPD, but this gives you a range of what it might look like.
About SPD
Sensory processing (originally called "sensory integration dysfunction" or SID) refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a sandwich, riding a bicycle, or reading a book, your successful completion of the activity requires accurate processing of sensation.
- Raana Smith
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Is it SPD or ADHD?
This is a great break down of some of the key differences between ADHD and sensory processing issues.
Constantly fidgeting and squirming. Invading personal space. Melting down in public. These can be signs of both ADHD and sensory processing issues. While they’re different issues, they have some overlap and can occur together. This table breaks down some of the key differences between ADHD and sensory processing issues.