5 Tips and Strategies for Parenting a Sensory Seeking Child

[@HarklaFamily]

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[@tatianaefimenko1055]

Girls, I love your channel! I’ve been watching you for about a year now. I have a SPD sensory seeking 7yo and a little 2 years old in my house and we LOVE your recommendations/ suggestions! Thank you for your work!❤️❤️❤️

[@HarklaFamily]

We're so glad you're here! And so happy to hear that this is helpful for you and your family!

[@perkinsleahlp]

Thank u for what u do. I think u may have saved my life with your channel!

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So glad you're here!

[@arelis9383]

Im a new subscriber and I already llove your videos. They’re super informative and detailed. I’m currently on your site because I need all the help I can get for not just my kiddo, but myself, too. ❤

[@HarklaFamily]

So glad it's helpful! Reach out anytime!

[@jessicakelly3050]

These are great tips for the home. Do you have classroom tips for teachers? Thanks!

[@HarklaFamily]

We have a LOT of helpful videos and podcast episodes for teachers! We also have a full course as well as this free webinar! harkla.co/pages/classroom-sensory-strategies-webinar-registration-2024

[@siennaprice1351]

I have Septo Optic Dysplasia, which caused me to be born totally blind and it causd me to be on the autism spectrum. I’m a sensory seeker. Mainly my sensory seeking includes my senses of hearing, touch, vestibular, proprioception, and I think the interoceptive system as well, but I’m not sure about that one. I’m always touching everything because of being blind and having autism. Blindness really plays a big roll in sensory. I think blindness and autism are equal for me when it comes to the sensory system.

[@HarklaFamily]

Thank you for sharing!

[@anneharris2719]

Where do I find the checklist?

[@HarklaFamily]

It's linked in the description! Here you go! harkla.co/pages/opt-in-yt-freebie-sensory-preferences-checklist?_ab=0&key=1697046717530

[@perkinsleahlp]

How do I get a referral for OT for my 5 year old?

[@HarklaFamily]

Talk to your pediatrician and tell them you're concerned about your child's development and want to get an OT evaluation!

[@Lykos.j]

My daughter is getting older and requiring more and more movement. I don’t have the energy to keep up anymore. Then I get sad because she is attached to my hip and I have a one year-old who wants my attention. But my oldest wants more and more and more. I involve tons of movement, but it’s never enough.

[@HarklaFamily]

Definitely try some of these on a daily basis if possible! Allow her to choose which activities she wants to try. Maybe start practicing "quiet, alone time" for a few minutes each day. See if you can get some help from another adult (friend, family member) so you can have some alone time as well as plan a weekly outing with just your older daughter so you have that special 1-on-1 time!

[@TheKeepi11]

I also feel this way at times but adding in a Swedish ladder, trampoline, or other things they can do independently helps a lot! Even just putting them in gymnastics, Soccer or other high energy activity! You are doing great and it's okay to tell your kiddo that you are tired and need a break. ❤

[@sumeraali3534]

One thing about being real mother is her whole regulation is totally connected with kids regulations

[@mirandamota3537]

My child is 18 months, is that too young to consider him a sensory seeker? Some of his behaviors seem like they are just typical toddler needs - but he fits a lot of this to a T and is a lot more intense than his peers in these ways.

[@HarklaFamily]

Toddlers can definitely show signs of sensory seeking! Toddlers are made to move, but anyone can be a seeker! Check out our free infant and toddler webinar, it might be helpful! harkla.co/pages/infant-sensory-development-webinar-registration

[@merlybeaumonte3648]

How early is this recognized by medical professionals? I feel like I’ve mentioned my 1 year old does not sit still and is GO GO GO and I feel like it’s brushed off as normal toddler.

[@HarklaFamily]

It depends on if the pediatrician is aware of these challenges or not .. many are not! A 1 year should be on the go most of the time though - toddlers are meant to move a LOT and we don't expect them to "sit and focus" for more than a couple of minutes at a time!