While I'm writing this article, I have my son next to me, alternatively yelling in my ear and pinching my arm. My son (Skimmer- age ...
Not sure how to support your child with SPD in the home or classroom? Get some activity ideas for sensitivities with sensory processing disorder.
Sensory Play with bubbles, including ideas for sensory input for vestibular, proprioception, auditory, visual, oral, olfactory, and tactile sensory systems
Our friend and fellow OT, Courtney Dickinson, discusses olfactory and oral sensory issues in teens and how to help.
While I'm writing this article, I have my son next to me, alternatively yelling in my ear and pinching my arm. My son (Skimmer- age ...
Our friend and fellow OT, Courtney Dickinson, discusses olfactory and oral sensory issues in teens and how to help.
The oral motor system is how all the sensory systems work together inside the mouth. The oral motor system enables you to chew, taste, speak, swallow, etc.
A Sensory Diet helps kids with autism and sensory processing disorder self-regulate. Learn how a sensory diet helps kids calm down, focus
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
My two boys are sensory oral seekers, but my youngest one is on the extreme scale of sensory oral needs. Have you thought of sippy cups?
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
Get Your Free 8 Sensory Systems Printables + Special Email Series! Are you tired of searching for information on sensory processing, only to be lead to one place after another? Would you like to find information on sensory processing in ONE spot, plus have printable handouts that you can reference in your home, classroom or [...]
The oral motor system is how all the sensory systems work together inside the mouth. The oral motor system enables you to chew, taste, speak, swallow, etc.
The Senso Brush can be used to directly stimulate areas of the mouth both inside and out. Due to its alternating textures, this brush is perfect for children with feeding difficulties. Senso Brush Oral Motor Stimulator Professional Series (Oral Sensory Tool) This brush is also a great source of sensory stimulation for children who constantly...Read More »
What can you do about kids who chew on everything? How can you use the oral sensory system to help promote calm behavior or to help increase alertness?
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
Get Your Free 8 Sensory Systems Printables + Special Email Series! Are you tired of searching for information on sensory processing, only to be lead to one place after another? Would you like to find information on sensory processing in ONE spot, plus have printable handouts that you can reference in your home, classroom or [...]
Sensory Processing can be such a confusing topic. From terms you may have never heard of to the spectrum of ways it effects all of us, it can be overwhelming. That is why I am excited
This article describes how and why to use fidget kits, including an occupational therapist's experience with classroom fidget kits.
Learn everything you need to know about oral sensory processing: oral sensory seeking activities, sensory diet ideas, calming benefits for...
For children needing feeding and/or oral sensory practice and outlets, consider these oral sensory tools and toys you can use at home.
Sensory Triggers in the classroom checklist and accommodations.This checklist provides a way to identify environmental and sensory demands which may be affecting a child in the classroom. It may be used to guide classroom observations of triggers and behaviors. Some accommodations are included for e...
Do your kids like to snack constantly? Mine are allllllways hungry. Always. So, when I pulled out this Animal Cracker Oral Motor activity that we designed to address oral motor sensory processing, they were just a bit excited. Make that completely-jumping-and-cheering-excited. Anything that involves play and food makes the Best Thing of the Day column. ... Read more
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
The Sensory University has created an all new pencil topper using its top selling Chew Stixx Product. If your child bites, chews, or grinds, give them something safe to chew on. Chew Stixx Pencil Toppers (Oral Sensory Tool) The Chew Stixx Pencil Topper fits any number 2 pencil, decreases lead exposure, is safe for teeth,...Read More »
The Senso Brush can be used to directly stimulate areas of the mouth both inside and out. Due to its alternating textures, this brush is perfect for children with feeding difficulties. Senso Brush Oral Motor Stimulator Professional Series (Oral Sensory Tool) This brush is also a great source of sensory stimulation for children who constantly...Read More »
Looking for a sensory visual support for carry over in the classroom and at home? The Sensory Tools visuals includes 155+ sensory activities which can be used both in school and at home. The sensory tools covers the following sensory systems: proprioceptive input, vestibular input, tactile input, auditory input, oral motor input, and olfactory input. Perfect for occupational therapists. Sensory Tools includes 155+ visual cards & 10 categories- ⭐️ Proprioceptive Input ⭐️ Vestibular Input ⭐️ Tactile Input ⭐️ Auditory Input ⭐️ Visual Activities ⭐️ Oral Motor Activities ⭐️ Olfactory Activities ⭐️ Emotions ⭐️ Flexible Seating ⭐️ Calming Activities The best part? You can customize each "My Sensory Tools Card" by printing an optional back cover for each card. You can store 3,6 or 9 cards to keep the child engaged selecting from a field of 3, 6 or 9 activities. Sensory activities will remain novel and effective. Sensory Tools Card Options: ⭐️ With and Without "Sensory Tools" Heading- 3 Green Squares (Rectangle Card) ⭐️ With and Without "Sensory Tools" Heading- First Then Last Card ⭐️ With and Without "Sensory Tools" Heading- 3 Green Squares (Square Card) ⭐️ With and Without "Sensory Tools" Heading- 3 Blue Squares (Square Card) ⭐️ With and Without "Sensory Tools" Heading- 6 Green Squares (Square Card ⭐️ I feel: I can: ⭐️ I feel: My Sensory Tools Optional back cover options: ⭐️ 3 card storage ⭐️ 6 card storage ⭐️ 9 card storage NOTE: This listing is for a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical copy will be mailed. After purchase, the digital PDF will be available for immediate download. You can use this printable for PERSONAL USE only. You can share it within the household or classroom, but it cannot be reproduced for profit (resold, re-share, altered or duplicate outside the intended purpose)
Is my child's chewing a sensory oral fixation or just a bad habit? Tips from an Occupational Therapy perspective.
These days, it’s not uncommon to hear about kids who have difficulty with paying attention. Here are our top sensory strategies to help!
A Sensory Diet helps kids with autism and sensory processing disorder self-regulate. Learn how a sensory diet helps kids calm down, focus
These oral motor activities for summer are great ways to get the kids active and meeting sensory needs. Add them to a sensory diet for kids.
The oral motor system is how all the sensory systems work together inside the mouth. The oral motor system enables you to chew, taste, speak, swallow, etc.
The sensory system is a part of the nervous system that is responsible for processing sensory information. It is a group of subsystems used for detecting and understanding the world around us. Our sensory system includes: vision (visual perception) touch (tactile perception) hearing (auditory perception) taste (oral perception) smell (olfactory perception) Our senses are the link from our physical world (our environment and our…
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
While I'm writing this article, I have my son next to me, alternatively yelling in my ear and pinching my arm. My son (Skimmer- age ...
Use the fun and creative sensory strategies to help your child explore their sense of smell through everyday play activities.
Not sure how to support your child with SPD in the home or classroom? Get some activity ideas for sensitivities with sensory processing disorder.
Learning made fun! Check out this collection of 33 sensory diet activities for kids with autism and/or sensory processing disorder!
Oral massager and motor stimulation products promote a number of health benefits! They can also prevent unhealthy chewing tendencies while improving chewing and swallowing skills. As an added bonus, these Abilitations Elephant and Gator Chewable Facial Massagers provide soft, soothing vibrations designed to calm children seeking oral and tactile stimulation. Abilitations Jigglers Oral Massager (Oral...Read More »
