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The old adage says that April showers can bring May flowers. Along with those flowers comes grass. Lots of grass growing in lawns everywhere. Grass that can look beautiful, but, unfortunately, does not feel that way to some children with tactile sensitivities – children who may need the enticement of fun in order to brave [...]
Spring has sprung and with it may come an extra dose of sensory challenges. For some children, seasonal changes in clothing, weather and routine bring just enough extra or unfamiliar input to throw their sensory diets out of whack. Luckily, your nearest sale counter is probably brimming with an economic, effective tool that can help [...]
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man.” –Winston Churchill When JJ was in his elementary school years, he participated in therapeutic horse-back riding for several years which had many benefits. The value of horse-back riding has been recognized as therapeutic as early as 600 B.C [...]
You know that your child needs to learn some basic visual motor skills in order to be successful in school. And, for whatever reason, your child is not interested or may even be resistant to these activities. Many little boys (and some girls) are more motor-driven, kinetic learners who often have little interest in sitting [...]
It’s that time of year in our family, where there is excitement over crocus popping through the earth, song birds returning, and seed packets being sifted through. Since I was a little girl, my family always had a small garden on the side of the house. Tomatoes, peppers, radishes, cucumbers and carrots were some of [...]
Recently, we suggested a number of ways to engage your children in heavy work for the hands using clothespins. Today, we would like to add a new element to the idea of using clothespins as a sensory tool. So, put on your Sensory Savvy Lenses and get ready. Today’s Challenge: Clothespins for Fine and Gross [...]
Heavy work. For children with special needs, it is known as the great equalizer. Depending on its use and duration, it can act as a calming tool or an alerting one. Heavy work provides proprioceptive input that helps children become more aware of their bodies positions in space, making them more efficient with grading and [...]
Few things compare to the opportunities for a fun workout than playing in the snow. Get the kids outside and get moving and then warm up with a large mug of hot chocolate. Exercise is beneficial for all children, but has additional benefits for children with sensory processing disorders, low tone and anxiety disorders In [...]
Many parents and teachers are eager for young children to write. Writing, which used to be introduced in first grade, and then in kindergarten, now is often part of the preschool curriculum. As a result, many children miss out on this important time to develop foundation skills and at the same time they reinforce inefficient [...]
