One thing that I have come to realize over time is that Sensory issues, wants, desires, and needs are not just related to Autism.  There are so many people of all ages and races out there who react to certain stimuli or prefer certain sensory experiences.   Often as our body's change, so do our sensory issues.  Although there are many children, teens, and adults who are on the Autism Spectrum that must learn how to navigate life in a world full of sensory input and outputs, there are others without an AS diagnosis who often struggle in a similar manner.  Have you ever found yourself sensory avoiding or sensory seeking?  For many, these sensory needs can range from avoiding loud sounds, strong scents, or even seeking out certain textures and stimuli.  This concerns with sensory affect so many these days and I would love to start a discussion as to what others do to seek or avoid the array of sensory out there.  I have come in contact over the years with so many people of different ages and backgrounds that are often in need of a calming of the senses.   Which led me to create live and/or prerecorded unique sensory calming experiences.   Experiences that allow you to remain where you are while someone else navigates specific places, sounds, or environments specific to meet your sensory needs.   This can come in the form of pre-recorded session that will be available to you at your leisure or a session where you get see and hear your sensory desires in real time. This could be a great for kids and young adults in need of calming sessions that personally interest them. Including but not limited to their favorite park, indoor or outdoor play area, kids show, animals, water source, or store.  Check out our packages below or reach out to us for more information.

I’ve gained a recent interest in the world of Mast Cell Disorders from a very personal and judgmental experience.  So, as I write this post, or any other related post regarding this topic please understand that by personally addressing this topic is being done so in a manner to shed light on related experiences by those living with Mast Cell and other Allergic Disorders.  

The NIH mentioned within their research article related to the Response to Mast-Cell-Directed-Treatment, and I quote "Patients with unrecognized, undiagnosed MCAS will often see multiple specialists and ultimately stop reporting symptoms owing to poor experiences with the medical system. Unfortunately, these patients are at risk of being misdiagnosed with somatization disorder or Munchausen’s syndrome."    As I personally delved deeper into gaining a better understanding of why patients with MCAS are often treated this way, I came across another article that explains how any why MCAS symptoms can vary in severity, (which has sometimes been the interfering factor for receiving the appropriate standard of care for patients suffering from symptoms once they reach a medical provider for evaluation).  According to the following link:  Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) symptoms are characterized by their unpredictability and spontaneous onset. These symptoms can affect various parts of the body and may come and go, with severity that can fluctuate over time. Triggering incidents, such as severe infections or medical procedures, can lead to a sudden increase in symptom frequency or severity. The condition is often idiopathic, meaning the exact cause of the symptoms is not clear, and they can be triggered by a wide range of factors, including allergens, toxins, and underlying illnesses.