Sensory Processing Disorder occurs when the brain cannot process information correctly when it is sent information by the senses. Often Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is paired with other diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD as well as countless others. Children who have a sensory processing problem do
Sensory bottles are not only fun to watch and play with, they can be fun to make too! Here are a few ideas on how to make and benefits of sensory bottles. Sensory bottles are plastic bottles with any number of liquids and substances in them that are fun to
Sometimes it can be difficult to find answers about why our children are the way they are. Finding out what we can do to help them can be even more difficult. Here are some reading materials that we think are great resources for parents whose children who are in occupational
There are so many places to look for kids bedroom ideas these days — options are limitless! While you may have considered a particular theme or character for your child’s room, have you ever considered the environment of your child’s room? Regardless of whether or not your child may have
Sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers is an incredibly important part of the creative exploration process. It offers many sensory-based activities that can help nurture their development and learning, as well as provide them with plenty of fun. Children’s sensory experiences are an essential factor in stimulating their sensory-motor skills,
Yoga has been proven to have many benefits for children. Yoga is movement, and movement play has an integral role in helping children to learn. In his book, Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and invigorates the Soul, Stuart Brown, M.D. states, “Movement play lights up the
These toy turtles by Learning Resources are one of my favorite new items. My students love them and I use them for so many things. While this is a glowing review, I didn’t receive anything in return — I just think they’re that great and I use them often, especially
We all remember swinging as children…hours and hours of entertainment. Did you ever think there might be more to it than that? There are many benefits to swinging, for both children and adults, especially if they have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Some children will find the slow steady movement of
guest post by Tricia Brill, Next Step Multimedia Kids Yoga Brings Out The Inner-Child I found myself on my belly squirming around the gymnasium floor like an infant. I felt like a child again, wanting so desperately to put my hands in the bin of water beads. I was working with
I spray paint any and everything. Seriously. So many colors to choose from and results are immediate and drastic. In art therapy a few weeks ago we created some of the most fun, beautiful, simple spray paint artwork along with a little help from Mother Nature. My students loved this