Applause For Those Who Welcome Everyone

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This is great news for anyone who has a child with sensory processing issues who loves movies but hates the theater experience.  Although AMC bills these as being geared toward children who are autistic, any child sensory sensitivity will appreciate their more relaxed environment.

More on the story here:  http://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
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Moira Sullivan

Moira uses a holistic approach that promotes healthy development in the child while honoring and supporting their relationship with their family and the community. A graduate of San Jose State University, she has advanced training in sensory integration, visual perception and visual-motor integration, DIR Floortime, oral motor rehabilitation, strength and endurance training, and myofascial release.

A Beautiful Article For All Of Us Who Are Less Than Perfect

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julianna-w-miner/the-sweet-spot_b_3617506.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

The sweet spot it is, and I love how this parent acknowledges that things happen, people are human, and that we're all doing our best.  Enjoy.
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Moira Sullivan

Moira uses a holistic approach that promotes healthy development in the child while honoring and supporting their relationship with their family and the community. A graduate of San Jose State University, she has advanced training in sensory integration, visual perception and visual-motor integration, DIR Floortime, oral motor rehabilitation, strength and endurance training, and myofascial release.

Reasons the UCSF Study is Amazing

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There is a biological basis for how children with sensory processing disorder behave.

They are not behaving that way to make us a little nutty.  It just seems that way sometimes.

The behavior is not the result of bad parenting.  Repeat, not the result of bad parenting.

There is something we can do about it.  It takes time, but it is worth it.

Once the sensory processing systems begin to work together, we can see who a child really is.  Then their gifts can be apparent to the world.

This knowledge gives us all a reason to be a little kinder to ourselves and each other.
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Moira Sullivan

Moira uses a holistic approach that promotes healthy development in the child while honoring and supporting their relationship with their family and the community. A graduate of San Jose State University, she has advanced training in sensory integration, visual perception and visual-motor integration, DIR Floortime, oral motor rehabilitation, strength and endurance training, and myofascial release.