Author Archives: Craig Gibson

Over the last two years or so, I have talked about IEP goals that are both functional and measurable, in addition to suggesting various strategies that can be incorporated into the recommendations section of the evaluation/IEP report/document.

Sensory processing describes the way the body receives and interprets information through the five senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. We also process sensations through movement. When children have a problem interpreting information through one or more of their … Continue reading →

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If you are a fellow pinner on Pinterest, you might be interested in following some boards that are related to Sensory Processing Disorder. I have found these boards that relate directly to SPD:

We are very proud to announce the launching of SensorySpot’s newest feature - ”Ask K athy!”  Each and every week, Ms. Fox, an Autism Specialist with over 25 years of experience working in the field, will take questions from our readers.  … Continue reading →

  “Good Time Charlie.”  That was my nickname in my early-to-mid 20′s.  However, it was usually – or rather it was always – said in jest.    I was never “the life of the party.”  I was never one to … Continue reading →

Does your child cringe at the thought of getting his hair cut? Does he cry, or in some cases scream, when the razor touches the back of his neck, or when the barber runs the comb through his hair? For … Continue reading →

We are very proud to announce the addition of our two newest SensorySpot bloggers – Kera McHale and Dana Rooney!  Kera and Dana are certified Occupational therapists, and come to us with a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience.  In … Continue reading →

Sometimes I feel crazy I hope you can understand Sometimes I feel crazy I don’t mean to make you mad.   Sometimes pants are too itchy Sometimes food is too icky Sometimes shampoo bubbles are too tickle-y Sometimes tooth paste … Continue reading →

Let’s take it back 7 years. I was living in Birmingham and teaching dance at a very well-established studio. I’m talking “dance scholarship getting pageant winning competition dominating skinny perfect dancer making” kind of studio. Definitely not the type of … Continue reading →