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Get Your Ears Used to the Water First!
EARS Getting ears comfortable in the water is surprisingly impactful! We usually target getting the eyes wet and blowing bubbles first,...
Jul 20, 20193 min read
Spring into Action: Enjoy the Ride!
Spring is here! And so is the warm weather. With this blog we begin a series in which we will share activities, games, and crafts for...
May 1, 20193 min read
The Importance of Touch for Babies
Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and...
Feb 14, 20192 min read
Parents, Sleep Late this Sunday!
Most children, especially those with sensory processing disorders, benefit from a structured morning routine. Unfortunately, once a...
Jan 6, 20192 min read
3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier
Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function...
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Managing School Days
How to Promote Calming Sensory modulation requires a child to adapt his or her state of arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the...
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Thanksgiving Treats Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills
I stumbled upon these fabulous turkey treat recipes and cannot wait to try them out. The combination of temperatures and textures make...
Oct 30, 20182 min read
Fidget Fun
Everyone seeks sensory input throughout the day to remain alert and attentive. As adults, we allow ourselves many opportunities to...
Oct 10, 20182 min read
Fall Fun!
The air is brisk, the leaves outside are changing colors, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is officially autumn, and your...
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Hectic Holidays
Strategies for the Sensory Challenged Child and their Families Feasts, parties, family gatherings, and candy galore can only mean one...
Sep 5, 20183 min read
The Benefits of Gardening for Sensory Processing and Building Strength
A great way to capitalize on the nice weather, stimulate the senses, and strengthen the trunk and upper body is to spend time outside...
May 17, 20182 min read
Make Your Own Noisemaker (Grogger) & Control The Noise
Purim is a festive time of year, and while most children eagerly anticipate the dress up, parties, and carnivals, for children who are...
Feb 22, 20181 min read
Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun
Categories are a great way to keep your posts organized. They also help visitors explore more content that interests them. Now that my...
Feb 18, 20181 min read
Simple Snow Recipe for Indoor Fun
Now that my children have gotten a glimpse of the white coating outside, with “Frozen” in mind, all they keep asking to do is play in the...
Dec 14, 20171 min read
Invisible Disabilities: Advantage or Disadvantage?
Blogger Paddy-Jo Moran’s post Autism Myths and Misconceptions … Autism is Always Visible resonated with me on numerous levels. My waiting...
Dec 10, 20172 min read
SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!
Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...
Nov 12, 20172 min read
Establishing morning routines for the sensory challenged
Mornings can be rough for the best of us. For a child who is sensory challenged, it can be particularly difficult to get going in the...
Sep 18, 20172 min read
Start your Camp Day the Right Way
Now that the school year is coming to an end, camp is on the horizon. For your child that means a long, tiring day of camp and often a...
Jun 19, 20172 min read
Use Pool-Time to Heighten Body Awareness
It is amazing how many sensory opportunities for heightening body awareness arise before, during and after pool time. I discover more...
Jun 5, 20173 min read