Sensory Processing Disorder: What It Is & What To Do

Are you new to the world of sensory processing disorder (SPD)? Perhaps you or your child recently got diagnosed? Maybe you aren't sure where to start? This video breaks down what sensory processing disorder is and we’re sharing our advice for parents, therapists, and educators to keep in mind when dealing with SPD. 📚 Table of Contents 📚 0:00 Intro 0:21 What is SPD? 0:42 Everyday signs 1:39 Fight/flight & anxiety 1:57 Subtype 1: Sensory Modulation (over/under/seek) 3:01 Subtype 2: Sensory-Based Motor (posture, dyspraxia) 3:45 Subtype 3: Sensory Discrimination 4:20 SPD can affect 1–8 senses 5:00 SPD vs sensory quirks 6:29 5 favorite activities/approaches 7:12 Activity 1: Empathy 7:59 Activity 2: Sensory diet (+ course note) 8:54 Activity 3: Visual schedules (+ free templates) 9:49 Activity 4: Tools for underlying skills (listening programs, metronome) 11:40 Activity 5: Be consistent (track & adjust) ====== 👩‍🏫 Want to learn even more about Sensory Processing Disorder and how to help? We have a full course all about SPD and Sensory Diets https://harkla.co/products/sensory-di... You’ll not only get in-depth info about Sensory Processing Disorder, but you’ll also learn: ⭐️ What is a Sensory Diet? ⭐️ Sensory Preferences + Emotional Intelligence ⭐️ When to Use a Sensory Diet ⭐️ and so much more! Click here to learn more about the full course: https://harkla.co/products/sensory-di... ============= Be sure to LIKE this video, and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss all the valuable information we share about all things sensory, special needs, and child development. #SensoryProcessingDisorder #SPD #OccupationalTherapy #OTTips #SensoryDiet #Dyspraxia #ExecutiveFunction #ParentingTips #AutismSupport #ADHD #SensoryActivities #VisualSchedules #Regulation #ChildDevelopment 🔗 Links 🔗 30-Day Multisensory Challenge: https://harkla.co/products/30-day-mul... Sensory Overload and Our 5 Favorite Strategies:    • Top 5 Sensory Overload Tips for Parents | ...   5 Favorite Activities for a Sensory Seeker:    • Sensory Seekers: 5 Powerful Activities Tha...   #2 - What is Sensory Integration & How it Works: https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/2-wha... #67 - Early Warning Signs Of Sensory Processing Challenges: https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/67-ea... #123 - Breaking Down Sensory Modulation Disorder- Over/Under Responsive + Sensory Craving: https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/123-b... Our 6 Favorite Olfactory and Gustatory Activities:    • The Sensory Link Between Smell & Taste | 6...   Our 5 Favorite Tactile Processing Activities for All Ages:    • 5 Fun Activities for Tactile Processing | ...   Top 5 Proprioceptive Activities and Why We Love Them:    • 5 Ways to Use Proprioception for Calming a...   Top 5 Vestibular Activities and Why We Love Them:    • Top 5 Alerting Vestibular Activities for K...   The Listening Program: https://try.advancedbrain.com/ Safe and Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/try-s... Therapeutic Listening: https://vitallinks.com/parent-center/... FREE Harkla Sensory Strategy Templates and Visual Schedule: https://harkla.co/pages/freebies ==== Get More Content From Us! 👩‍💻 Harkla https://harkla.co/ 📰 Hakla Blog https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs 🎧 All Things Sensory Podcast by Harkla https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast 🤳 Harkla Instagram   / harkla_family