Sensory Scout Blog

Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, is an under-discussed condition that affects families of all backgrounds.  Given the challenges that it can pose to parents, it can be pretty frustrating how it’s so surprisingly difficult to find solid information… Especially if...

Routines are key for children with sensory challenges, especially those with ASD.  You’ve seen it before: Tuesday night they happily go to bed. Wednesday night...is a different story. What changed? Routine. In the morning, clothes are put on in a...

As the parent of a child with sensory challenges or autism, you might put all your energy into therapy for behavioral and social skills. Therapy is powerful, no doubt about that. But, this means metabolic issues and physical activity get...

What is Sensory Processing Disorder? For kiddos with SPD, their brain has trouble receiving and responding to information from the senses. A child can be oversensitive or undersensitive to touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing, vestibular (balance), and proprioceptive (body awareness...

So, you just found out your child has sensory challenges. You feel kind of relieved right? Now all of those behaviors make a lot more sense. But at the same time, you're worried. Where do you start? How can you...

What is Sensory Processing Disorder and What Does it Mean? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), or often just called Sensory Disorder, is a neurological condition where the brain struggles to properly use input from the senses.   Lots of kids are...