Posts Tagged ‘post-adoption resources’
How Sensory Seeking Can Lead to Connection
Spinning, jumping, and swinging. Bear hugs and loud environments. Wiggles and squirming. These are just some sensory-seeking behaviors common in children and teens—not your child acting out or being unruly and disrespectful. Sensory seeking is when a child seeks out and even craves sensory input. Unlike children who are sensory avoidant—often overwhelmed by input—children who…
Read MoreThe Adoption Journey and Medical Special Needs: A Q&A With Dr. Jennifer Chambers From The Adoption Clinic at Children’s of Alabama
Please share with us a little bit about yourself. I am a wife, mom, and pediatrician. My husband is a pastor here in Birmingham, Alabama We adopted twin daughters from China when they were 11 months old. Nine years later, we adopted a 12-year-old daughter from China. These precious girls are now 17, 17, and…
Read MoreSensory Integration Products and Favorite Fidgets
Children impacted by early trauma often struggle to manage information coming in through the senses. While some children may be sensory avoiding, others are sensory-seeking. The following are some recommended sensory-integration products along with some of our favorite fidgets. CapeAble Sensory Products (Weighted Blankets and Wraps) Harkla Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids Sensory Compression Bed…
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