Is Your Child Always Anxious or Terrified of Swings? It Might Be Underlying Sensory Issues
Is your child always anxious, afraid of swings, or hesitant to climb stairs? It may not be shyness—it could be vestibular hypersensitivity. The vestibular system is our body's balance sensor, and when hypersensitive, children may misjudge their environment as risky, keeping them in a constant state of alert. Written by an occupational therapist, this article uses a real case study of four-year-old Lok Lok to show how vestibular hypersensitivity can cause children to be silent
Does Your Child Hate Loud Noises, Cover Their Ears, or Melt Down at the Grocery Store? It Might Be "Auditory Defensiveness"
Does your child frequently cover their ears or have meltdowns in supermarkets and restaurants? It may be auditory sensitivity, not misbehaviour. Children with this condition have ears that function like amplifiers—normal classroom noise can sound like an airport to them. Written by an occupational therapist, this article explains how auditory sensitivity affects emotions and behaviour, and offers four practical strategies: creating a quiet zone at home, using noise-cancelling