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Halloween Costumes and Sensory Concerns
Halloween Costumes and Sensory Issues Helping your child find the perfect halloween costume can be a HUGE task all in itself! It can be even more challenging when trying to find a costume that your kiddo can wear comfortably without feeling the itchy velcro or tutus...
Although wearing a face mask has become essential in our society, many kiddos with sensory concerns may not be able to tolerate wearing one for long periods of time, or at all. Masks can be hot, itchy, feel restricting and cause anxiety. —Here are some ways to promote...
HOW THE TACTILE AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE SENSES ARE RELATED
HOW THE TACTILE AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE SENSES ARE RELATED If you read our last blog, you know there are a total of SEVEN senses (not just 5)! Let’s talk a little deeper about how some of our specific senses are intertwined. Our TACTILE or TOUCH sensation helps to detect...
The Adventures of The Sensokids Book Series
WHY IS UNDERSTANDING OUR SENSES SO IMPORTANT? We rely on our senses to operate and navigate this world. Every movement and every activity engages our senses by telling us a little more about the environment. The sense of smell develops in utero, newborns visually...
THE SENSES
Did you know we actually have 7 senses? They include sight, taste, smell, hearing, touch, vestibular, and proprioception. Most people are fairly familiar with the first 5, but things often get a little fuzzy when it comes to our vestibular and proprioceptive...
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT COVID-19
HOW TO TALK ABOUT COVID WITH YOUR CHILD Since having COVID-19 take over our world, so many things have changed, everything from our daily routines, weekend activities, our jobs, how we care for our children, and more. As parents and adults, we are forced to process...
BACK TO SCHOOL SENSORY CHECKLIST
BACK TO SCHOOL SENSORY CHECKLIST FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS: Although things may look different for some of us starting back school this fall, engaging in seated, structured learning activities for longer periods of time can often bring about various issues and...
THREE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TELE-HEALTH SESSIONS!!
What is telehealth? Telehealth refers to any medical services being provided over a technology platform or virtually, rather than in-person. This can be done via video chat, such as Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, or even a phone call. Why use telehealth? Telehealth or...