One mother's journey raising a child ​who battles
​Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (Sensory Avoider)

Welcome thrice.

Hein-Chris and I are honoured that you would choose to visit our blog. We don't know the challenges you face and we certainly don't know how long you'll be visiting us, but if you've only popped in for a brief look-see, we humbly offer the following: The biggest gift you can possibly bestow on your child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is correct posture, a healthy self-esteem, plenty of sound sleep, and adequate daily water intake. Hope to see you again soon. For those who decide to linger a while longer, please see our latest blog post, and Tip of the Week, below. And, of course, for those who wish to read more and be kept updated, follow us on Facebook.

This week's blog

The OT Supremacy
// 3 May 

Occupational therapy is hands down the most effective treatment for Sensory Processing Disorder - provided the occupational therapist is trained and experienced in the field of sensory integration (SI). From my experience, occupational therapy is not a quick fix. The magic of occupational therapy happens gradually over many years, but once it takes effect, the results are astounding. 

Last week's blog

School days,
​school days...
// 26 April

I love school. I truly do. “Readin’ and 'riting and ‘rithmetic, taught to the tune of the hick'ry stick.” Chalk boards, crayons, scissors, paints, songs, dancing, jungle gyms - all working together to keep my boys occupied without me being involved in any way, shape or form. It quite literally is bliss.  

Tip of the Week

Reading Carol Stock Kranowitz's book, The Out-of-Sync Child, is an absolute must if you have a child with SPD, or suspect your child has SPD. The book provides insights that help the reader recognize SPD, as well as advice on how to cope with SPD. Kranowitz distinguishes between the "sensory avoider", the "sensory disregarder" and the "sensory craver", and offers many behavioural examples (as well as a questionnaire) to help the reader identify his/her child's particular sensory profile. It is not the latest book on the topic, but  certainly one of the best.  ​

About Mommy

Mommy lives in Ballito, South Africa with her three boys (Ruben Charles, Ben-Louie and I) and loving husband (and Daddy), Christoph. Before becoming a stay-at-home mommy, she worked in the corporate environment, but resigned when she realised I needed special attention. Mommy studied actuarial science and econometrics, and loved her job.

Contact

If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch.

LH Matticks
Email: info@raisingheinchris.com
Cell: +27 (0)66 319 7642