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‘Hyposensitivity’ Can Look a Lot Like Misbehavior
When my son was two years old, he slipped and hit his lip on the bathtub. I initially thought he was fine, as he didn’t cry very much, and there wasn’t a lot of blood. However, in the next few Read more >>
When you hear a sound, how do you respond? You might choose to ignore it or investigate its source. This process of using our senses to interpret a situation and respond in a purposeful way is called sensory integration. When Read more >>
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by competing conversations or flashing lights, but for children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder, these sensations disrupt and overwhelm everyday life. Read more >>
Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorders Fact Sheet [downloadable]
Sensory integration involves perceiving, modulating, organizing, and interpreting these sensations to optimize occupational performance and participation. Well-regulated and appropriately functioning sensory systems contribute to important outcomes in social emotional, physical and motor, communication, self-care, cognitive, and adaptive skills development and Read more >>
Understanding Sensory Integration
Sensory integration is an essential part of your development — it helps define everything from the way you see and hear things in the world, to the way that your body exists in space and more. Yet, research suggests that Read more >>
What is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?
If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the medical Read more >>
Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Written by Vibha Pathak, Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L Every morning Marsha, age 10, wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and it is a battle to get to school on time. Read more >>
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2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
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