Latest Developments in Sensory Enrichment, Brain Plasticity and Navigating the Additional Challenges of Living with a Neurological Condition

Will my autistic child ever grow out of toe walking?

Will my autistic child ever grow out of toe walking?

Toe walking in autistic children often persists without intervention. Mendability’s article explores how sensory enrichment—specifically, a multi-texture walking path—can improve tactile processing and body awareness, encouraging full-foot walking. This approach offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional therapies like casting or surgery. 

Child DevelopmentSensory ProcessingFine MotorBehavior
A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

Research by Dr. Michael Meaney demonstrates that maternal care, such as frequent licking in rats, can epigenetically modify gene expression in offspring, enhancing their stress resilience. 

Environmental EnrichmentParentingChild DevelopmentSensory ProcessingSensory EnrichmentBrain Plasticity
Good music improves speech therapy for people with autism and Asperger’s

Good music improves speech therapy for people with autism and Asperger’s

Pleasant classical music enhances speech therapy for autistic individuals by boosting attention, motivation, and language processing. 

Sensory Processing
Webinar: How to Improve Quality of Life with Sensory Enrichment Therapy at Home

Webinar: How to Improve Quality of Life with Sensory Enrichment Therapy at Home

Learn two science-backed sensory enrichment techniques and home environment strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and boost communication in 15 minutes a day.

Autism TherapyCalmPicky EatingSocial SkillsAttention SpanChild DevelopmentSensory ProcessingLearningFine MotorSleepBehaviorSensory EnrichmentSpeechEatingMoodMath