Parenting Kids with Complex Needs: Support for Families Navigating Neurodiversity, Medical Needs, Learning Disabilities and More

Episode 2: Sensory Processing Disorder and Your Complex Kid At Home

Carolyn Gardner l MA Education, Curriculum Designer, Emotional Intelligence Coach, Special Needs Mom💙, Multi-passionate Entrepreneur Season 1 Episode 2

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Welcome back to the Parenting Kids with Complex Needs podcast! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Carolyn, a mom of an amazing complex kid. I'm also an educator, curriculum designer and Emotional Intelligence Coach.

In this episode we are talking about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Chances are if you have a child with any type of neurological condition or neurodiversity, they are struggling with some type of sensory challenges. 

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can look like sensitivity to loud noises, sensitivity to bright lights, picky eating and much more. 

In this episode, I share:

  • Highlights from our family journey with Sensory Processing Disorder
  • How working with an Occupational Therapist can help your child with SPD
  • How to identify your child's sensory challenges with the "Sensory Processing Checklist"
  • Highlights from "The Quick Guide for Parents: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder"
  • My personal thoughts on the connection between SPD and picky eating 

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