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Last month, we got Influenza A. At least, I am pretty sure we did. Classic symptoms, straight from a medical textbook. Fever, respiratory symptoms, aches, fatigue. Typically, influenza will take anywhere from 7-10 days to resolve with some residual fatigue. It bites. Illness and the Special Needs Child And while being sick is in and [...]
Bowling is a wonderful sensory activity for kids. It offers heavy work, motor planning, strengthening, and visual motor planning. My boys LOVE to go bowling, but we can’t always make it to the bowling alley. So now, with the following idea, we can get creative and do a bit of “batty bowling” right in our [...]
My son, Xander, was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). One of his many issues was with eating. Unlike his sister, Jaimie, who has severe tactile defensiveness as her main eating challenge, Xander’s eating issues are multi-dimensional. First of all, Xander has weak muscles in his mouth and jaw. This not only prevents him from [...]
Many of our children almost seem to have bionic hearing. They can hear things that other people would simply be able to tune out. In the classroom setting, it may be the heater or the air conditioner when they kick on. This could be loud enough to distract some kids from their task and send [...]
In honor of Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, we encourage you to include a focus on balance and the vestibular system. Need some help? Here are twelve quick ideas to get you started: Seated Activities Bounce on a or as you recite a poem to the rhythm of the bounce. high as you recite any list [...]
The proprioceptive system is input received through receptors in the joints and muscles with movement and heavy work. When these receptors are activated, body awareness is improved and the person knows where his/her body is in space. Children who tend to crave proprioceptive input: may overstuff their mouth with food; tend to give hard high [...]
Children and adults with tactile defensiveness struggle to cope in a world that is often annoying, stressful and/or overwhelming. Light or unexpected touch can trigger a defensive response that significantly interferes with everyday activities (getting dressed, brushing hair, getting along with peers, being in a busy classroom). Fortunately there is much that can be done [...]
Here are some movement tips that may be helpful for children that have communications challenges. Maximize the Child’s Posture Is he slumped forward, leaning on his elbow or holding his head with his hand? Are her feet on the floor so she can push on the floor as a source of stability for the rest [...]
The is great for children with sensory issues. The material is see-through and breathable. Children become enraptured as they begin to understand and explore the three-dimensional space they individually occupy. Your kids will soon discover the calming and organizing effect of the . Great for those with Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s. Features [...]
