Sensory Integration Workshop

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

SENSORY INTEGRATION 101

January 7, 2009
BE THERE!

What is SI (Sensory Integration) 101?

POTS is offering an introductory course for parents and professionals to experience some of the sensory integration techniques used in occupational therapy with children.

From 7:30-8:00 join us in our sensory gyms, fine motor and Medek rooms to experience suspension equipment, Therapeutic Listening and Interactive metronome first hand. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions about occupational therapy in general and about sensory integration in particular

From 8:00-9:30 our director, Chaye Lamm Warburg, will offer a more formal presentation to parents and professionals, including an overview of the theory and practice of sensory integration, the impact of sensory integration in school and at home and suggestions for parents and teachers. Sensory diets for home and school will be discussed. This is also a unique opportunity to get answers to some of the questions you may have.

What topics will be covered?

An explanation of sensory integration, vestibular, proprioception, suspension equipment and all the other commonly used jargon

Information about sensory diets
An inside look at what happens in the “Big Room”
An overview of special treatment techniques, including Therapeutic Listening and Interactive Metronome

When?
Wednesday January 7, 2009.

Open house 7:30-8:00 p.m.

Presentation 8:00-9:30 p.m

Where?

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
1415 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck, NJ 07631

RSVP
http://www.potsot.com/rsvp
We look forward to seeing you!

This entry was posted on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 and is filed under Sensory Integration.

Sensory Toys & Messy Play for Toddlers

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Holiday season is in full swing. As you shop for your children, take a look at our toy list for great gift ideas that can promote your child’s development.

Two and three years olds like to gather and collect items and are learning to sort by color, shape, and size. They are driven to explore their environment and need lots of opportunity to expand their play.

Sand
Sand & Water Activity Center- Step 2 (www.toysrus.com)
Step 2 Frog Sandbox (www.toysrus.com)

Water
Clay, Play Doh
Rocking horse
Rock N Bounce Pony (www.toysrus.com)
Rock 2 Roll Pony (www.toysrus.com)
Simple musical instruments
Parents Bee Bop Band Instruments By Battat (www.buybuybaby.com)
First Act Percussion Pack (www.toysrus.com)
Sound Beginnings Pound N Sound Xylophone (www.target.com)

EYE-HAND COORDINATION
Peg boards with large pieces
Learning Resources Stacking Shapes Pegboard (www.target.com)
Wooden animals
Large crayons and paper (avoid coloring books)
Dot Art: Do a Dot Art Washable Markers 6 Pack (www.amazon.com)
Chalkboard: Scribble Center (www.amazon.com)
Simple jigsaw puzzles with large pieces
Parents Puzzle Rack with Puzzles (www.target.com)
Vehicle and Farm Sound Puzzles (www.target.com)
Melissa & Doug puzzles with knobs, doors and thick stand-up pieces (DaffyDan)
Blocks with numbers and letters
Melissa & Doug Deluxe 50-piece Wooden ABC/123 Blocks Set (www.amazon.com)
Shape sorters
Shape Sorting Cube (www.target.com)
Chicco Shape Sorter Drum (www.target.com)

CONSTRUCTION TOYS
Mega Blocks
Mega Blocks 200 Piece Duffle Bag (www.amazon.com)
Magnet blocks and trains
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Circus Train (www.target.com)
Duplo:  My First Lego Duplo Set (www.amazon.com)

By: Aviva Goldwasser, OTR/L

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 and is filed under POTS Favorite Toy Ideas.