Sensory Enrichment Therapy Articles

Open Letter: Daily Habit to Boost Brain Health, and it's not a brain teaser

September 7, 2017

There is a solution for brain health. But there is a problem. This solution doesn’t look or feel like the solution you may have expected. In the middle of the sea of options and information, it is going unnoticed because of what the solution is, and who is delivering it.

How to make sure your child with autism drinks enough water

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August 21, 2017

Children generally need help to make sure that they stay hydrated when the temperature rises, and children with special needs may require extra help. Not enough water may lead to discomfort and even serious physical distress. We are going to share some recommendations in this article about helping children to stay hydrated and why they need your help.

New 'Freemium' Online Mental Health Treatment Program Offers Response to Medicaid Concerns

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August 8, 2017

Increased financial burden on families, insurance, and governments for the costs associated with treating mental health issues has prompted Mendability, a company delivering a unique treatment therapy, to offer its renowned program free online.

AUTISM-Decrease anxiety in the waiting room

How to make the waiting room a good place for children with ADHD, autism and sensory needs

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April 24, 2017

Ideas to help decrease anxiety and increase focus in children with autism and ADHD as they prepare for your next therapy session in the waiting room.

Six simple lesson ideas for your child with autism - from a homeschooling mom

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February 27, 2017

Whatever your child’s needs are, it’s important to address them in their lesson plan and understand that many children on the autism spectrum require repetition and order to understand a concept.

Tactile defensiveness: how to do sensory enriched touch

February 22, 2017

In this article we will review strategies that help individuals with tactile defensiveness, as well as other sensory processing issues related to touch, so that they can also implement touch exercises, and reap the benefits of an increase in brain plasticity.

OCD and autism: How can you tell the difference?

January 31, 2017

Autism and OCD are two different conditions. This article explains how you can tell the difference between autism symptoms, anxiety behaviors and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for ADHD

Clinical trial of non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD

November 29, 2016

Volunteers Needed. Studying the Effects of an Internet-Based In Home Sensory Enrichment Exercise Program. Contact Cindy: 617-855-2973 to participate.

Sensory Enrichment Therapy Review - PDD NOS

"Huge strides in his development"

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November 3, 2016

Before the Mendability program, John, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, struggled with his handwriting, aggressive outbursts, and lack of attention. Today, John has the typical handwriting of a sixth grader, can self-regulate, and will sit patiently through his school lessons.