Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of school-free fun. For children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. Think about the effects of summer's onslaught of unfamiliar sounds, smells, and places: beach sand, fireworks, an amusement park, the shriek of animals at the zoo. Yet with preparation and planning, parents can help kids with sensory issues get the most out of summertime.