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sensory overload is exhausting. It impacts our sense of wellbeing — we don’t seem to glide through life easily as others do. And we never know what will trigger us on any given day.The good news is there are plenty of ways to manage our sensitivities and lessen — or even prevent — sensory overload.

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[Self-Test] Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) — formerly referred to as sensory integration dysfunction — is a neurological condition that interferes with the body’s ability to interpret sensory messages from the brain and convert those messages into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. It's not uncommon to feel occasional sensory overload — that is, to feel overwhelmed by distracting noises or crowded spaces or strong odors once in a while — but for children with SPD, these sensations disrupt and overwhelm everyday life.

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Games, Gadgets, and Toys that Make Great Gifts for Kids with ADHD

Delight the wiggler in your life with the Teeter Popper — and the freedom to rock, wobble, and pop in safety. The curved seat and ergonomic handles are perfect for getting the wiggles out while watching TV, and the suction cups covering the Teeter Popper’s bottom will allow your kid to pop and unpop — getting a fun sensory experience at the same time.

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What Is Your Child’s Sensory Profile? (And Why It’s Critical to Know)

sensory processing disorder (SPD), who may be over- or under-responsive to sensory input, seek specific sensations, or struggle to discern sensory information altogether. For these kids, daily functioning and wellbeing hinge on sensory needs — and our ability to understand and anticipate them.What’s the best way to do this? Create a sensory profile.

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The ADDitude Gift Guide for Kids with Sensory Needs

SPD comes in many stripes. Understanding exactly how it impacts your child will help you further refine the list of sensory-friendly toys below, all of which are available on Amazon.com, approved by our son, and deemed worthy of inclusion in our tiny, 300-square-foot lifestyle.$29.95 Spin MasterOur son, who rebuffs anything that feels “odd” to him, plays with this product for hours at a time.

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Live Webinar on November 18: Why Are You So Sensitive? Understand How Sensory Processing Sensitivity Affects the ADHD Brain [Podcast Episode #333]

Not available November 18? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch this webinar at your convenience.Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or loud sirens? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? You may have Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) — the formal diagnosis for a highly sensitive person (HSP).

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Live Webinar on November 18: Why Are You So Sensitive? Understand How Sensory Processing Sensitivity Affects the ADHD Brain

Not available November 18? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or loud sirens? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? You may have Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) — the formal diagnosis for a highly sensitive person (HSP).

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Live Webinar on November 18: Why Are You So Sensitive? Understand How Sensory Processing Sensitivity Affects the ADHD Brain

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Help for My Son’s Sensory Issues

Q: “My 15-year-old son is diagnosed with ADHD, and he also has sensory challenges. He is very sensitive to loud sounds, and he shies away from bright lights and physical contact, like a hug or a pat on the back.

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21 Sensory Toys and SPD Exercises for Your Sensitive Child

Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) may feel things intensely — or not at all. They may be hypersensitive to noise, fluorescent lighting, cafeteria smells, and new movement. Or they may feel their senses are muted and physically seek out stimulation — playing rough, bouncing boundlessly, or touching everything and everyone all the time.

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How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by the perception that a person has been rejected or criticized by important people in their life. It may also be triggered by a sense of falling short—failing to meet their own high standards or others’ expectations.

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