The recipe for a successful Christmas with a child who has Sensory Processing Disorder has to be to understand their needs and fulfil them. Our Sensory Seeker thrives on structure, organisation and routine. Continuing on the theme of teacher gifts this week we made Hot Chocolate Santas. We made them for his brother’s teachers and … Continue reading Hot Chocolate Santas – Teacher Gifts
Thank You Teacher Gifts and SEN When you have a child with Special Needs in school you may find that they have many different people inputting into their education. So when it comes to Thank You Teacher gifts (I stick to the end of the academy year) then you may find that there are quite … Continue reading Teacher Gifts and Special Educational Needs
When it comes to buying Christmas Gifts for those with Autistic Spectrum Condition I think that what it is easy to forget that the recipient still likes the same presents as other people. What may be different is that they may be a little more restricted in their likes and dislikes. It is important to … Continue reading Christmas Gifts: A Guide for those with Autistic Spectrum Condition
When you have a child with special needs I think that a Hand Made Christmas gift for their teachers is a really special touch. The teachers know that The Sensory Seeker does not cope with the change of routine that Christmas brings, and how hard he has worked at making their gift. Not only does it … Continue reading Christmas Tree Hand Made Biscuits Gifts
I first knew anything about Autistic Spectrum Disorder when my younger brother was diagnosed. I remember he liked to play with electrics and plugs and my dad told me to watch Rain Man. Later my oldest son was also diagnosed as having Asperger’s Syndrome before The Sensory Seeker had his assessment. Then there’s the suspicion … Continue reading Share our Journey
Egg Carton Christmas Trees are good because they are so simple to make, utilise fine motor skills, are inexpensive (using recycled materials) and make great ornaments – which am sure will then enhance your child’s self-esteem. You will need: 1 egg carton (not the plastic sort) paint paint brush paint pot water things to stick … Continue reading Egg Carton Christmas Trees
Reindeer Food and Other Sensory Christmas Ideas To help The Sensory Seeker cope with Christmas we put a few things in place and one of the things we do is plenty of Sensory fulfilling ideas such as Christmas Crafts. This year we decided to make Reindeer food. This just comprises of oats for the Reindeer … Continue reading Reindeer Food and Other Sensory Christmas Ideas