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Best Chew Toys for Kids
Do you have a child who chews through their shirts or hats? Or a child who loves putting everything in their mouth? Although chewing sugar free gum may be a good option for older children, it may not be a viable option when they are at school. Oral Motor Seeker Your child might be an […]
Sensory Chairs
Keeping your child attentive at school or at home while studying can be difficult at times for both parents and teachers. Doing so when your kid has special needs, some learning or development disability, or sensory processing disorder, can be even more challenging. Many of these children have a constant need for movement or reduced […]
Sensory Toys For Toddlers: Benefits & What To Use Them For?
Sensory play is crucial for the development of young children. The earlier we can expose children to different sensory toys, the better. Sensory play that incorporates a sensory toy can help children learn about different types of sensory input and helps with their sensory integration. A sensory toy is designed to stimulate different senses, sensory […]
How to Make a Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are excellent sensory tools that give children an opportunity to learn through tactile play (and sometimes visual and olfactory too). These bins engage their senses and support various other developmental skills like hand-eye coordination, exploration, and using both hands simultaneously. These play tools are very effective at calming and engaging your child while […]
Benefits Of A Sensory Room For Kids (An Expert Guide by OTs)
A sensory room, also known as a sensory space, is referred to as a specially designed space for individuals, especially children with sensory issues. These spaces, also referred to as sensory rooms or sensory spaces, are designed to help these children learn and develop coping skills for regulating their brain’s reactions to external stimuli. Some […]
Can A Child Have Sensory Issues And Not Be Autistic?
Autism, also known as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disability in children that affects the way they interact with the world around them. The effects of ASD can vary from person to person. Common signs of autism include the impact on social skills, repetitive behaviors, preference for routine and rituals, fixation on […]
What is a Sensory Diet? Including Examples & Activities
If you have a child with sensory processing issues or are diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, you may have come across the term “sensory diet”. Most of the time when we hear the word “diet”, we think about food. But let me assure you that the sensory diet is definitely not the diet that you […]
Kids Weighted Blanket: What To Know Before Buying A Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are gaining popularity for their uses in helping people cope with anxiety, stress, and sensory processing disorders. The science behind the weighted blanket is that it provides well-needed deep touch pressure to an individual who needs calming or relaxation because it creates a feeling of being hugged or held. In this guide, we […]
Vestibular System & Vestibular Sense In Children: Explained
Do you know a child who enjoys swinging all day long – whether they are out on the playground or swinging on their chair in the classroom, they just LOVE swinging. This child is probably a vestibular craver. A vestibular craver is someone who craves vestibular input. On the other side of the spectrum, do […]
What Is Proprioception & How To Improve Your Child’s Proprioceptive Sense
Did you know that we have 8 senses? Apart from our 5 external senses (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory), we also have 3 internal senses (proprioception, vestibular, and interoception). In this article, we are going to talk about proprioception, what is it, why it is important, and how do we know if our child […]
Tactilely Defensive Child: Signs and Activities
Do you have a child that doesn’t like wearing clothes? Does your child not like to be touched and hugged? Or does your child constantly pull at their tags? Occupational Therapy often works with children with tactile sensitivity. If you have a child who is tactile defensive, you may see the impacts on their daily […]
Sensory Processing & Sensory Integration: A Complete Guide
What is Sensory Processing? Sensory Processing or Sensory Integration is the “organization of sensory information for functional behavior” (O’Brien & Kuhaneck, 2020). It is the ability of an individual’s nervous system to receive, interpret and respond to the sensory input from the environment. History of Sensory Integration Dr. A. Jean Ayres (PhD) was an Occupational […]
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