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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 [...]
by Allison Gingras With the change of seasons comes crazy weather. Sometimes weather too poor to send our children out to play in. Yet, there is work to be done, kids to be entertained. So what’s a busy parent to do? Some may resort to electronic babysitters such as TV, DVD or video game systems. [...]
by Martianne Stanger No matter what your faith tradition, it seems that at this is the time of year wrapping paper is ubiquitous. Instead of tossing your torn pieces out, try looking at them with an eye for sensory diet fun. Original Purpose: wrapping gifts With SPD Lenses: free tools for fine motor, visual, auditory, [...]
by Britt Collins, OTR/L So many children that are on the autism spectrum have sensory issues and many people are not as familiar with what Sensory Integration (SI) is. Many Occupational Therapists (OT’s) are trained in SI work and use this in their treatment when working with all types of diagnosis but especially when working [...]
by Martianne Stanger I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite parts of fall is going apple picking with my family. It provides so much input for our son’s Sensory Diet – the proprioceptive work of climbing ladders to pick apples, the tactile input of hay rides and holding smooth, shiny apples, the [...]
by Martianne Stanger Did you know that next week, from September 18-24, it is Balance Awareness Week sponsored by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)? In honor of it, we encourage you to include a focus on balance and the vestibular system in learning activities in the next week. Need some help? Here are twelve quick [...]
by Dr. Joni Redlich Exercise or therapy balls have been used in the therapy world for many years as a tool for core strengthening, developmental exercises, and for sensory stimulation. More recently they have popped up in gyms and people’s homes as an inexpensive, fun and dynamic piece of exercise equipment. What is the Right [...]
by Martianne Stanger The first official day of summer is but days away and, so, summer recreation items are on sale everywhere. Well, don’t just breeze by that bin of inexpensive pool noodles. Dig down into your pocket for some spare change to purchase a few. With your SPD lenses on, you will find yourself [...]
by Dr. Joni Redlich Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of all the therapeutic benefits of swimming and playing in the pool. Many children who have difficulty controlling their bodies for sports and gross motor activities will have success moving in the water. Its also such a calming and organizing sensory environment that [...]
