Overstimulated? Here Are My Top Tips to Help Calm Your Little Superhero

In this episode of Navigating Neurodivergence & Special Needs with Little Superheroes, Jess shares practical tips and strategies to help parents manage overstimulation in their neurodivergent children. Whether it’s bright lights, loud noises, or crowded environments, many kids experience sensory overload in everyday situations like grocery stores or family gatherings. Jess discusses how to prevent overstimulation and how to calm your child when it happens.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify your child's specific overstimulation triggers (noise, lights, crowds).
• The importance of creating a sensory-friendly home environment.
• Practical tools like noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, and sensory breaks.
• How mindfulness exercises can help your child manage sensory overload.
• The role of nutrition and hydration in helping children regulate sensory input.

Key Takeaways:

1. Routine and Sensory Diet: Establishing a daily routine with sensory activities can help reduce overstimulation throughout the day.
2. Prepare for Overstimulating Environments: Practice runs in quieter settings and bringing sensory tools like headphones or toys can help your child manage challenging environments.
3. Create a Sensory-Safe Space: Dim the lights, introduce calming textures, and reduce screen time at home to create a calming environment.
4. Mindfulness Techniques: Simple breathing exercises like "bubble breathing" and body scans can calm your child’s nervous system and help with emotional regulation.

This Week’s Highlights:

• Kryptonite Moment: Jess shares a personal challenge—reducing TV time for her son, Hawaiki, who struggles with overstimulation when he doesn’t get his preferred shows. By incorporating sensory tools and fidget toys, Jess is helping him transition to more balanced activities.
• Wonder Woman Moment: A shout-out to a mum who transformed her home into a sensory-friendly space for her child, proving that small adjustments can make a huge difference in their daily life.

Practical Tips for Parents:

1. Prepare for Overstimulating Public Places: Identify triggers and create a plan with your child before going out.
2. Create a Sensory-Friendly Home: Dim the lights, reduce screen time, and introduce calming sounds like white noise.
3. Incorporate Mindfulness Techniques: Teach your child bubble breathing and body scans to help them manage their emotions and sensory overload.

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