Sensory Processing Disorder

It cannot be escaped; every day, every hour and every minute we are responding to stimulus. Our surroundings give us no choice. But for those with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), this constant state of response can be overwhelming.

Julie Dill

Opening Doors to New Experiences: Art & Music Therapy

A look at the benefits of art therapy and music therapy for children with special needs, including local resources available to interested families.

Brooke Barnett

Help for Kids with Delayed Speech

Help and local resources suggested for parents of a three year old who has limited speech development.

Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler

Cheering for Special Needs Kids

Programs that help special needs kids learn to dance, cheer and play sports abound in the metro and each has helped kids progress in their development.

Lori Williams

All About Sensory Processing Disorders

A sensory processing disorder (SPD) inhibits a child from reacting to ordinary sensations and experiences in an expected way due to his abnormally functioning central nervous system. Difficulty in processing may be mild to severe.

Jamie Lober

Autism Spectrum Disorder from a personal perspective

Children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders at an ever-increasing rate. Learn about one Oklahoma City family's journey in dealing with two kids with ASD.

Mari Farthing

Food Allergies 101: A primer for parents

The problems of food allergies in children and adults are growing. And because food allergies can often be a life-threatening situation, parents of children with food allergies must be hyper-vigilant. Learn more here.

Janine Boldrin

Physical Handicaps, Grateful Spirit: How the Moffatt Family Lives with Cerebral Palsy

Brooke Barnett

Help for parents of special needs children

Parents of special needs children have special needs, too. Find out how to handle the stress of constant parenting.

Judy Miller

What to do about Developmental Delays

Dear Dr. Beasleys, Our six year old son will be in the first grade this year. Previous school experiences have been disastrous.