Dyspraxia and apraxia both deal with the concept of motor planning. Apraxia is the ability to plan and execute an unfamiliar motor task, movement, or sequence. To effectively motor plan, the person must first have an idea (think mental picture) of what needs to happen to complete the movement or movements.
Many of the students I have previously worked with have hypotonia (a state of low muscle tone) which means the muscles may seem loose or floppy. When relaxed, those with hypotonia can easily move their limbs and are very flexible. While it does seem like an advantage to be more
Have some pool noodles you are looking to repurpose or recycle? I did too, and I decided painting with pool noodles would be a fun project for the kiddos. Once we finished with this project, I rinsed off the stamps and used them as filler for my flower pots. Makes
Using shaving cream as a sensory activity is great for a number of reasons. First of all it’s very inexpensive and can be found almost anywhere. Second, it’s a sensory activity that’s easy to set up and easy to clean up, which many of us need to take into consideration
Yogalore workshop, anyone? Our first Yogalore workshop went without a hitch. We had such a good turnout and had so much fun! We began our workshop with a little yoga to get moving and then onto the sensory activities! The kids really liked the variety of activities and seemed to
The concept of art therapy is a relatively new one. Teachers and therapists use it for a variety of reasons, but primarily to give students a nonverbal outlet for their feelings, assist students in improving upon skills such as calming and organizing, increase body awareness as well as improve fine
We all could use a savasana every day…I could probably use a couple! Savasana is Sanskrit and literally means “corpse pose”. While it may sound a little creepy when translated that way, savasana is simply a small period of time to rest your mind, body and spirit. Lying in corpse pose
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art!” — Andy Warhol What is Art? If you’ve read any of my posts about art, I have
Baby yoga poses can be beneficial to both babies and their parents. Imagine a world where your little one can experience relaxation, improved sleep, and better digestion—all before they can even walk! Welcome to the fascinating realm of baby yoga, an increasingly popular practice that offers a multitude of benefits
Children with Sensory Processing Disorder are often misdiagnosed as well as misunderstood. It can be a struggle for children with SPD to get through an average day. Occupational therapy has been proven to be a very useful tool for these children. Along with occupational therapy, yoga can be helpful, especially