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Sensory-Friendly Holiday Activities

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!

When did December sneak up on us?

I mean, I swear I was just enjoying the warmth of the summer months, watching fireworks and singing “God Bless America”….

Now it’s Rudolph and Santa and snowflakes galore.

stuffed reindeer sitting on a chair

Holidays can be one of the happiest, but also one of the most stressful times of the year for many families.

If you’re excited and nervous, joyful but scared as a parent with a little guy with special needs, you’re not alone.

The lights and sounds and all the festivities can definitely send some of our kiddos into sensory overload and straight to a meltdown.

 

Before you jump into bed to pull the covers over your head until January rolls around, know that there is HOPE! I’ve scoured the interweb to wrangle some of my favorite tips to survive (and actually ENJOY) the holiday season this year.

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How Does Hearing Affect Speech Development?

Can you hear me now?

 

No, I’m not talking about the old Verizon commercial here…

 

Such a simple question with such deep meaning when we think about language development.

Let me digress for a just a second…

Sometimes I have to step back and remind myself of all that I’m grateful for.

As I’m writing this, it’s November, and the holiday season for many of us is a chance for reflection and remembrance.

Yes, I’m grateful for my family and friends.

Yes, I’m grateful for my business and the clients I serve.

Yes, I’m grateful for shelter and transportation.

But I’m also grateful for a capable body that can move without assistance.

And I’m grateful for the ability to see and tell the difference between whether something is close to me or far away.

As I’m sitting here in a coffee shop listening to music on my headphones, I’m reminded that I am also grateful for the ability to hear clearly.

Through my headphones I can hear the barista clanging dishes and conversations at a nearby table. And I’m grateful for the ability to tune out background noise to focus on what’s important.

Hearing

Like any of our sensory systems, is important to monitor as our children develop, as it can affect so many other aspects of life.

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