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29/07/2025

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29/07/2025

Þórhildur er að leita að þátttakendum fyrir rannsóknina, á aldrinum 10 til 16 ára. „Af því að það er nákvæmlega þessi tímapunktur sem heilinn er að taka þessi rosalegu stökk hvað varðar þroska.“

„Það kom mér á óvart þegar ég fór að grúska í þessum vísindum hvað við erum stutt á veg komin. Rannsóknirnar eru svolítið yfirborðskenndar í rauninni, þannig að við höfum eiginlega ekki hugmynd um hvað þetta gerir við heilann.“

27/07/2025

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ADHD barn vs. barn sem er ekki með ADHD By Kidda Svarfdal Tekið er viðtal við tvö börn sem eru spurð sömu spurninganna. Bæði börnin eru 6 ára og í 1. bekk og eiga svipaðar fjölskyldur en svörin þeirra eru mismunandi. Ástæðan er að annað barnið er með ADHD. Veistu hvort barni....

22/07/2025

12/07/2025

Næsta PEERS félagsfærninámskeið fyrir foreldra 4 til 6 ára barna hefst laugardaginn 9. ágúst. Inntökuviðtöl fara fram núna í júlí. Nánari upplýsingar á Lifsbrunnur.is og http://xn--flagsfrni-l3a1a.is/

12/07/2025

Næstu námskeið fyrir 7 til 9 ára, 10 til 12 ára og 13 til 15 ára hefjast í lok ágúst. Inntökuviðtöl fara fram á næstu vikum. Nánari upplýsingar á Lifsbrunnur.is og http://xn--flagsfrni-l3a1a.is/

09/07/2025

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🧠 Is It Just Quirky — Or Sensory Processing Disorder?
Many children with autism experience the world in ways that are hard to understand from the outside. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can impact how they react to sounds, textures, touch, movement, and even food — often resulting in meltdowns or behaviors that may seem unusual.

🚨 Here are 7 red flags parents shouldn’t ignore:
1. Overreacts to touch or avoids hugs 🤗
2. Covers ears to common sounds like vacuums or flushing toilets 🙉
3. Craves constant spinning, jumping, or movement 🔄
4. Melts down over clothing textures or tags 👕
5. Extremely picky about food – texture or taste 🍽
6. Struggles with balance or coordination ⚖️
7. Gets overwhelmed in malls, markets, or noisy spaces 🛒

✨ Why it matters:
These signs may seem like “quirks,” but they can signal deeper sensory difficulties that affect learning, communication, and daily life. Early Occupational Therapy (OT) can make a huge difference by helping children regulate their senses, build tolerance, and engage more confidently with the world.

📍At Dimensions, we assess sensory needs and create therapy plans tailored to your child’s unique profile.

✅ Book a consultation today — because early action leads to smoother progress.

06/07/2025

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🌟 Why Deep Pressure Therapy Matters for Children with Special Needs 🌟

Deep pressure therapy is a powerful sensory tool that helps children feel calm, safe, and connected to their bodies. It involves applying gentle, firm pressure to the body through activities like hugging, squeezing, wrapping, or using weighted items — and it has amazing benefits!

🧠 Why It’s Important:
Children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing difficulties often experience sensory overload or anxiety. Deep pressure sends calming signals to the brain, which:
✔️ Regulates the nervous system
✔️ Reduces stress and meltdowns
✔️ Improves sleep and focus
✔️ Enhances body awareness (proprioception)
✔️ Promotes emotional regulation

💡 How to Provide Deep Pressure:
There are many simple, safe ways to offer deep pressure input at home or in therapy:
🤗 Tight hugs or “bear hugs”
🛏️ Weighted blankets or lap pads
👚 Compression clothing or body socks
⚖️ Weighted vests during tasks
🎈 Therapressure brushing (under therapist guidance)
🎯 Squeezes through foam rollers or therapy cushions
💪 Joint compressions or squishes (by trained professionals)

🎯 Always consult your child’s therapist to find the safest and most effective deep pressure strategies tailored to their needs.

🧡 Deep pressure isn’t just a sensory tool — it’s a bridge to calm, confidence, and connection