Sensory Scout Blog

Summer is full of opportunities to make memories that last a lifetime. But certain aspects of summer are potential triggers for your child’s discomfort and distress. Fortunately, plenty of items and products are out there to help ease your child’s SPD symptoms during the summer months. 

Summer is here! But with it comes quite a few challenges for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Today, we’re looking at SPD summertime challenges and how you can help make this the best summer ever! 

 A person with difficulty processing sensory input might be over-responsive or under-responsive–overstimulated versus understimulated. There is a low threshold for sensory input when Sensory Defensiveness is present. Here, you see people becoming easily overwhelmed and overstimulated, leading to responses like irritability and avoidance.

Unfortunately, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and sleep difficulties often go hand-in-hand. This is a serious issue for several reasons, not the least of which is that sleep quality affects mental health. In honor of Mental Health Month, we’re looking at the link between SPD and sleep problems. After all, there can be no good mental health without the basics, like adequate rest and recovery.

Juggling everything is a challenge, but it’s downright impossible when your mental health declines. If you’ve ever flown on a plane, you’ve heard a flight attendant say, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” And if you’ve ever been on social media, you’ve heard that sentiment echoed as a strategy for sanity. That’s because you can’t show up for others effectively when you don’t show up for yourself. 

Individuals with autism might be more likely to struggle with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Keep reading for tips on how to support your autistic child's Mental Health and help them live their best life possible.