5 Tips and Strategies for Parenting a Sensory Seeking Child

Parenting is no easy feat, but parenting a child with high sensory needs is definitely not for the faint of heart. It can be exhausting and overwhelming to keep up with a child who is 'on the go' constantly. We understand how hard it can be. Today’s video shares some of our favorite strategies to help you help your child thrive, even on days when you're struggling to meet their high sensory needs.
📚 Table of Contents 📚
00:00 Introduction
01:20 What is a Sensory Seeker?
04:32 Sensory Seekers: Struggles
05:45 #1 Identify Sensory Seeking Preferences
06:05 #2 Full Body Movement Activities
07:44 #3 Get Outside Daily
08:48 #4 Empathize with Them
09:41 #5 Play Hard with Them
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[@HarklaFamily]

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[@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. ❤

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So glad it's helpful! Reach out anytime!

[@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!

[@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. ❤

[@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

[@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

[@sumeraali3534]

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