so, I noticed my new dcb (2 1/2) is a sensory seeker. While he was visiting, he touched EVERYTHING.
I've been doing a little research, and it's possible he may have SPD. Besides touching everything, he also seemed unfocused (even for a 2 yo), made little eye contact with mom, and oh, he's adopted from an orphanage.
Obviously, he has to actually start here, then be referred to someone for a diagnosis. Maybe, once he's here on his own and not with 2 adults trying to hold a conversation, he'll "settle down". But, something tells me to be prepared. So, I'd like to plan some positive outlets for him.
You know...it's not ok to touch Heidi's coffee maker, but it is ok to....
So, if anyone has any experience with sensory seekers (or El Characho, as we like to call these guys in German/made up Spanish), or, if you just have some good sensory play ideas, please share. Especially a few that are YES sensory, but LESS messy.
sand and water...check
fingerpainting...check
clay, playdough, etc...check
lots of outdoor time...check
I need more!
I've been doing a little research, and it's possible he may have SPD. Besides touching everything, he also seemed unfocused (even for a 2 yo), made little eye contact with mom, and oh, he's adopted from an orphanage.
Obviously, he has to actually start here, then be referred to someone for a diagnosis. Maybe, once he's here on his own and not with 2 adults trying to hold a conversation, he'll "settle down". But, something tells me to be prepared. So, I'd like to plan some positive outlets for him.
You know...it's not ok to touch Heidi's coffee maker, but it is ok to....
So, if anyone has any experience with sensory seekers (or El Characho, as we like to call these guys in German/made up Spanish), or, if you just have some good sensory play ideas, please share. Especially a few that are YES sensory, but LESS messy.
sand and water...check
fingerpainting...check
clay, playdough, etc...check
lots of outdoor time...check
I need more!
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