Read: "For some children, sensory processing does not develop smoothly. Because they can't rely on their senses to give them an accurate picture of the world, they don't know how to behave in response, and they may have trouble learning and behaving appropriately. The essential first step toward helping your child with sensory issues is to develop empathy for how he experiences his world." -- Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske, Raising a Sensory Smart Child, one of this week's featured updates to previously reviewed books
Reflect: Do I think about how my child's sensory problems feel to him, or just how they inconvenience me? Am I in touch with my own sensory processing oddities?
Respond: Most of us have things that don't feel right, don't taste right, or bother our eyes or ears. Make a list of your own dislikes, disproportionate responses, and fidget needs, and use them to develop some understanding for your child's own processing challenges.
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