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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 [...]
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 [...]
by Martianne Stanger You might recall our recent thumbs (and toes!) up review of SmartKnitKids socks. We just love them! In fact, we love them so much we’re wondering what to do with some of our less appealing socks – you know, the ones that cause morning meltdowns. Thus, this Wearing SPD Lenses challenge is: [...]
by Martianne Stanger With the New Year upon us, many folks are resolving to cut their budgets, whittle their waist lines and, of course, spend more quality time with their children. Well, today’s challenge can help you attend to all of these things. Get ready to don you SPD lenses and to look at something [...]
Guest article by Brooke S. Backsen MOT, OTR/L, RYT Winter is here and our outlet for naturally rich, sensory-based outdoor play time is beginning to dwindle. Or is it? Over the past few weeks, as the weather in Chicago has begun to grow colder, I have been seeing an increase in disorganization amongst my sensory [...]
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, [...]
In the past, I have dreaded holiday parties. To be honest, I avoided them whenever possible. They were often just too stressful and full of sensory landmines for my kids to enjoy, which made the parties pretty miserable for my husband and me, too. Since I couldn’t very well avoid all holiday festivities, I needed [...]
by Martianne Stanger Thanksgiving is tomorrow and with it comes time for fun and feasting — and, of course, opportunities to don your SPD lenses to see old things in a new sensory-friendly way. Today’s Challenge How can a simple fingerplay become the basis for sensory-friendly themed learning? Original Purpose A few minutes of entertainment [...]
