What is Sensory Threshold and How to Meet it

[@HarklaFamily]

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[@TheFarfelino]

As an adult with ADHD and related sensory issues, I find that having your voices superimposed over background music is so distracting I have a lot of trouble focusing on what you're saying, and what you are saying is brilliant! I'm currently scouring the web for information about little sensory seekers as I am running out of ideas on how to redirect my 5-year-old boy's frustrations. He just started preschool and got a "red light" on his first day for not listening to the teacher :/ He also lashes out easily, especially at me, and loves and seeks out strong vestibular simulation. All these terms I just learnt from you, I had no proper terms for them and was getting worried because I started hearing people calling my son "rude" or "disrespectful" or "trouble" and I do not want him to believe these labels. I am going to listen to your podcast episodes now and am also looking into getting a sensory swing. Some awesome work you are doing - thank you.

[@HarklaFamily]

Hey there! Thank you so much for the feedback about the music. We're going to make changes for the upcoming videos to help with that. Unfortunately we can't just edit existing KZbin Videos. We're glad to hear our content is helpful for you and your son! If it turns out it's a sensory challenge he's dealing with, we have tons of different content to help out! The podcast is a great place to start :) Our blog post on Sensory Processing Disorder is a good starting point as well, as it dives into most subtopics based on that!

[@ravenswoods177]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@HarklaFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pambreese]

Wow, I feel like I use this language daily as a school-based OT, Thank you for this resource!

[@HarklaFamily]

The pleasure is ours! So glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@sad_doggo2504]

The information you provide is so helpful! I'm curious to know if vestibular sensory seeking is self-regulatory. It seems like in some cases I've seen, the child who is able to run around a bit for 10-15 minutes becomes less sensitive to other things they were previously avoidant of (like noises).

[@HarklaFamily]

Yep! If a child is seeking vestibular input, it's because their body and brain need more of that input in order to feel regulated!

[@chuntolaw7090]

Could you tell me the reason why you give proprioceptive input after vestibular activities? The video is very professional and helpful.

[@HarklaFamily]

So glad you liked it! Proprioception is calming to the nervous system. If a vestibular activity is overstimulating or if the individual feels any adverse reaction after vestibular input, using proprioception can be a way to help reset the nervous system!

[@chuntolaw7090]

@@HarklaFamily Thanks you so much !!! Got it !!!

[@bhangzie5665]

Hi, I am new here.... I would like to ask. Is there an evaluation or an assessment to use for sensory processing disorder? Thank you. love your channel.

[@HarklaFamily]

There's not a standardized "test" for SPD because SPD is not an "official" diagnosis in the DSM5. Hopefully someday it will be! Until then, you can use a sensory checklist, like the Sensory Profile (from Pearson Assessments) - this is often used in an OT clinic. You can also use the free sensory checklist from Sensational Brain to get an idea of sensory preferences!

[@kattywompas]

I had to come back to watch this video because I had a realization. My son had made big improvements at school once we got the swing. But the past week, he has had a hard time keeping his hands to himself, and even was a little aggressive. I realized (I believe) it’s because he has been asking me to push him higher and higher and he’s really been flying on that swing - before school! 😱 The question now is, do I not push him as high/fast or do I still push him like he wants and then try to do a grounding activity after? Any suggestions?

[@HarklaFamily]

He may need more or less on different days! If he's able to communicate how much he needs, that is the best way to know! Maybe try using pictures for him to request more or let you know when he's all done!

[@debasmitamishra6160]

For children with Visual stimming issues like looking from corner of the eyes and closely looking at objects, should we give rotational movements on swing ??

[@HarklaFamily]

You can try it out!

[@anamikasharma537]

I didn’t know OT for kids was so evolved!

[@HarklaFamily]

Always learning new things!

[@tatjanaa1674]

Hi, what kind of sensory need my son have. He is 4, always in the move, non verbal(but slowly starting to speak), and always screaming or making some high pitched noises. Hi is social, he wants to speak but I have feeling that his speak cant get trough opssesions(for exemple jumping, clapping, screaming). Sorry for my english.

[@HarklaFamily]

The first recommendation would be to seek out in-person occupational therapy services and speech therapy services! A good speech therapist will help you develop ways for him to communicate and a good OT will help you understand how to meet his sensory needs! In the meantime, here's our podcast - there will be some episodes that are very helpful for what you're looking for! harkla.co/blogs/podcast