A blog through the lens of @anotheradhdot. Unlocking insights for therapists, empowering parents, and elevating neurodivergent voices.
My Sensory Life Blog
Supporting Your Child’s Sensory Needs at Home
As a parent raising a neurodivergent child, you may have noticed that your child experiences the world in a unique way—whether through heightened or reduced sensory awareness, a need for movement, or a tendency to avoid certain textures, sounds, or lights. These sensory needs aren’t just preferences but are often tied to their neurodivergence, such as ADHD, autism, or sensory processing disorder (SPD). Understanding and supporting your child’s sensory needs at home is key to helping them feel safe, regulated, and empowered in their everyday life.
Supporting Autistic & ADHD Children During Halloween
For parents and teachers, Halloween can be both a time of excitement and anxiety for neurodivergent children. While many kids enjoy the costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating, for neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD) children, these experiences may present a variety of challenges, including sensory overload, changes in routine, and emotional dysregulation. As a pediatric occupational therapist with advanced training in neurodivergence and trauma-informed care, and sensory-sensitive person myself, I want to share some tips to help support children through this holiday while ensuring that it’s a positive experience for everyone. This post includes common challenges and helpful strategies to make halloween a positive experience for the whole family.
