Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
Did you know sensory diets for adults are a "thing"? Actually, you probably already have sensory activities that you use throughout the day!
Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!
Learn about the benefits of yoga for autism, including improved social skills, self-regulation and reduced stress levels.
Parent advocates will learn about early intervention and autism and early signs of autism and interventions to support development.
Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is characterized by difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, disorganizati ...
Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach, a gut instinct deep down that tells you something isn’t quite right with your child’s behavior? There have been little clues and symptoms that there might be a sensory issue at play but you’re just not sure what to do with your suspicions. Scroll to the bottom for a VIDEO [...]
Heavy work activities are powerful tools for self-regulation, attention, focus, body awareness, and calming sensory input.
I'm always surprised at how many parents of kids with Autism (ASD) haven't been told about the big link to sensory processing.
Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!
If you work with children with additional needs, specifically those with ASD, you may have heard the term "Attention Autism". Attention Autism is a learning approach, developed by Gina Davies, that aims to help autistic children develop attention and communication skills. It aims to promote natural and spontaneous communication through the use of highly visual, engaging and motivating activities.
Heavy work activities are powerful tools for self-regulation, attention, focus, body awareness, and calming sensory input.
Most of us know about the seven senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, vestibular, and proprioception. There is also a lesser-known sense, the eighth sense, called interoception. This sense helps a person understand what is going on inside of the body like hunger, thirst, feeling hot or cold, fatigue, or a full bladder. It also affects the ability to…
Five ways swinging benefits children with autism, types of sensory swings and the benefits of having a swing in your home or classroom.
Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!
Finally understand why your child has trouble with appetite, eating too much, toileting, or big emotions. It's all related to interoception...
32 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism. Sensory Play helps all children learn, but for kids on the autism spectrum, it can
Looking for 50 BEST Occupational Therapy Toys and Physio Toys For Kids? Here are 50 that will immensely help your child.
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This resource covers therapy for picky eaters and support for extremely picky eaters. Let's go through how food therapy might look.
Stereotypical behaviours, stimming and autism - learn how to support your child in the best way when they present repetitive behaviours.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Finally understand why your child has trouble with appetite, eating too much, toileting, or big emotions. It's all related to interoception...
These ABA therapy activities for kids with autism spectrum disorder will give you heaps of ideas you can use at school, in therapy, and at home!
One of our favorite tools for sensory processing therapy at home is our exercise ball. Discover these simple activities and their many benefits!
Autism effects a wide spread demographic. One therapy that is often sought out to help those effected with Autism. ABA refers to Applied Behavior Analysis. It used to be referred to as behavior mod…
Occupational therapy is a common intervention for children with autism. It will explain what you can expect from an occupational therapy appointment. We will also address how to advocate for your child to receive services.
30 of the best brain-building and sensory toys to help children learn in the classroom. The best toys help sensory, vestibular and gross and fine motor.
People with ADHD and autism often stim. What is the stimming meaning? This guide discusses the causes and ways to manage this behavior.
Use these free apps for occupational therapy activities to build skills in handwriting, fine motor, visual motor, executive functioning, and regulation.
