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.
Sensory Processing Disorder in Children
Some children are hypersensitive to – or detached from – everyday sights, sounds, touches and tastes. Here's a look at Sensory Processing Disorder in children, and how therapy helps.
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.
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!