Hello! And welcome back to Anika’s story. You can go back and read part 1 [here]. Today we’re going to focus on the oral sensitivities that were leading to Anika’s panic attacks and shut downs.  Oral Sensory Input The mouth is one of the most densely wired parts of the entire body. It's why ...

    Anika is 6, and by every account she's an easy kid at school. Rule follower. Loves routine. Thrives when she knows exactly what's coming next. No concerns in the classroom at all. At home is a different story, and that discrepancy is what prompted her parents to reach out. Here's what her pa...

  Here we are at the final part of Frances's story. Catch up on [Part 1], [Part 2], and [Part 3] if you're just joining us. Today we’re going to talk about all the different paths Melissa went down to try to get the right support for Frances. Here's the trail When she brought up the behavior wit...

  We’re in the final part of Mina’s story and today we’re talking about expecting, managing and supporting dysregulation when traveling.   Whether it’s something as small as going to the aquarium for the day or taking a trip to visit grandparents in another state—traveling and going to fun place...