Many children today are being diagnosis with attention deficit
disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
Asperger's and autism. We sometimes focus on the behavior, but
never really understand what causes the behavior. Some children
have sensory integration disorder and, depending on the
severity, it can hinder your child's success in a class. Schools
are aware of this problem but, due to limited resources, will
help only a few students. Most of this will fall on the parents
in getting the appropriate occupational therapy to help with
their child's sensory issues. What on earth is a "sensory diet?"
No, this is not a diet of only certain foods or certain
calories. A sensory diet is a term used to describe sensory
activities that are used to treat kids with sensory integration
disorder. In ADD and ADHD, hyperactivity and impulsiveness is
related to sensory needs a child may be craving. Sensory input
and medication can help with the attention span or hyperactivity
in your child. In a child