Sensory Jungle Journal

Benefits of a Sensory Room

by Sara Bryson

Benefits of a Sensory Room

In this blog post we discuss the benefits of a sensory room and what items to put in it to improve your child's ability to regulate their sensory systems!
Posted in activities, ADHD, autism, autism spectrum disorder, occupational therapy, sensory activities, sensory processing disorder

Benefits of a Fidget Toy

by Sara Bryson

Benefits of a Fidget Toy

In this blog post we will discuss what a fidget toy is and how it can benefit your child to support learning, interacting, and/or focusing if they are used for the right reasons.

Is there a Cure for Autism?

by Sara Bryson

Is there a Cure for Autism?

In this blog post we discuss whether or not there is a cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder and what factors play a role in decreasing the symptoms of it.
Posted in autism, autism spectrum disorder

Dealing with Autism and Anger

by Sara Bryson

Dealing with Autism and Anger

In this blog post we discuss how anger is a common trait of children with autism, strategies to utilize to improve their emotional regulation, and techniques to use when they are having a difficult time and expressing anger.
Posted in autism, autism spectrum disorder

Sensory Defensiveness

by Sara Bryson

Sensory Defensiveness

In this blog post we discuss a branch of Sensory Processing Disorder called Sensory Defensiveness, tips on how to observe if your child might have it, and strategies to utilize to improve it.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

by Sara Bryson

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

In this blog post we discuss what exactly Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is and how it is diagnosed.
Posted in OCD

Sensory Diets and How They Can Benefit Your Child

by Sara Bryson

Sensory Diets and How They Can Benefit Your Child

In this blog post we discuss what a sensory diet is and how it can benefit your child that has sensory issues.
Posted in sensory diet

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

by Sara Bryson

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

In this blog post we discuss what Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, catching it early, and strategies to utilize to treat it.

Traveling with children with Autism

by Sara Bryson

Traveling with children with Autism

In this blog post we talk about tips and tricks to utilize while traveling with a child that has autism.

Surviving the Holidays with Autism

by Sara Bryson

Surviving the Holidays with Autism

In this blog post we discuss strategies to utilize during the holidays to help your child with autism or sensory processing disorder and make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone in your family!
Posted in autism, autism spectrum disorder, sensory activities, sensory processing disorder

Autism and Potty Training

by Sara Bryson

Autism and Potty Training

In this blog post we discuss tips to utilize while potty training children with and without autism.
Posted in autism, autism spectrum disorder, occupational therapy, potty training

Social Skills and Autism

by Sara Bryson

Social Skills and Autism

In this blog post we discuss the common difficulties children with autism have with their social skills and strategies to utilize to help them learn how to communicate to the best of their ability.
Posted in autism, autism spectrum disorder, occupational therapy