Tag: sensory processing disorder
Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Santa tones down his holiday decor and makes himself available to kids with special needs during these sensory-friendly Santa visits around town.
Effective Hacks to Help Kids With Special Needs Thrive
If you have a kid with special needs, try out these tried-and-true hacks and products to help make your child's home or school life a little bit easier.
Sensory Processing Disorder in Kids
Some children are hypersensitive to – or detached from – everyday sights, sounds, touches and tastes. Here's a look at Sensory Processing Disorder, and how southeast Michigan therapy helps.
Heather Petrus, Metro Parent 2016 Top Teacher
In her role at Bingham Farms Elementary School, this special teacher specializes in working with toddlers who have autism.
Raising a Child with Autism Along with a Neurotypical Kid
Finding out her son had autism wasn't easy for Milford mom and nurse Kelly Miltimore. After trial and error, she offers insight on raising a child with autism along with a neurotypical kid.
Metro Parent's 2011 Mom Approved Docs
Local parents chose the top pediatricians, kids' dentist and other family doctors in southeastern Michigan. See who made the list – and read comments from local moms and dads!