Managing Behaviors

For many autistic children, interoception—the ability to recognize and interpret internal body signals—can be a significant challenge. Interoception is crucial for understanding feelings of hunger, thirst, fatigue, and emotional states. At the Children’s Therapy Center, we specialize in supporting children facing these challenges through targeted occupational therapy strategies, especially for those experiencing sensory processing disorder. Understanding Interoception Challenges in […]

Understanding interoception is essential for children, as it helps them recognize and respond to internal body signals like hunger, fatigue, and emotions. For many kids, especially those with sensory processing disorder, developing interoceptive awareness can be challenging. At the Children’s Therapy Center, we are dedicated to providing occupational therapy strategies that empower children to tune into their bodies and

We’re back for our second post in our 5 part series all about interoception. Interoception is the body’s ability to understand its internal signals, like hunger, thirst, or needing to use the bathroom. For children who struggle with interoceptive awareness, daily life can be challenging. Whether they’re not recognizing when they need a drink or

Do you dread mornings knowing that getting your child dressed and out of the house will certainly be fraught with a few battles? If you child struggles to tolerate various clothing, please keep reading! Sensory processing is a complex system that helps individuals respond to and interpret the sensory information they receive from their environment.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information from the environment. It can present in a variety of ways, including hypersensitivity to certain types of sensory input, hyposensitivity to others, or difficulty integrating sensory input. While SPD can occur as a stand alone condition, it can also intersect

One type of sensory processing disorder is sensory modulation. This can lead to either sensory seeking or sensory avoiding behaviors. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for addressing both types of behaviors. But First What Is Sensory Modulation? Sensory modulation refers to the ability to regulate and organize the body’s response to sensory input