Adaptive Clothing for Children/Adolescents with Sensory Integration Challenges
Adaptive Clothing for Children/Adolescents with Sensory Integration Challenges Does your child complain that their clothing is uncomfortable or irritates them? Do they avoid wearing certain articles of clothing because of the stitching or tags? If your child experiences difficulty communicating why they are avoiding certain articles of clothing, it may be due to difficulty […]
Importance of Learning in a Group Setting for Child Development
Read about why groups and classes can be so beneficial for learning and play development
Picky Eating
Do you have a picky eater at home? Do mealtimes become frustrating and exhausting? As a matter of fact, eating is really complicated, and there’s a lot of factors that can make eating difficult for your child.
SNOW DAYS
There are many benefits to playing in the snow and so many ways to incorporate therapeutic activities into a snow day at home.
‘Cause everyone likes to swing
Many of us adults are driven to meet our sensory needs and naturally create our own sensory diets.
A grad student’s perspective on telehealth
We just finished hosting a Level 2 Fieldwork student here at Sensational Development and it was such a pleasure to have Jenna with us! For those who don’t know, in order to become an occupational therapist, we must complete a Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork placements or clinical rotations. Once completed with two (sometimes […]
Navigating Staying At Home Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
This is an overwhelming time and I know many of us are dealing with uncharted territory. With schools closed and social distancing in place it is important to help our children understand what and how they are feeling. Linked below are two resources that may be helpful. The first is a social story which is […]
Holiday Gifting Ideas 2019
We put together a list of some of our favorite games and activities for our 2019 holiday gift ideas. We separated them into general categories but most games and activities address multiple skill areas. 1-3 years old Fine motor Games Mr. Potato Head Melissa & Doug Classic Peg Puzzle – Fish Colors Mix ‘n Match […]
Back to School Tips:
It’s hard to believe that Summer break is already coming to an end! The transition from summer back to school can be challenging for any child and even parents! Transitions in general can be anxiety provoking, especially a child who has difficulty processing sensory information. Let’s make sure your child is ready for that first […]
Tis The Season!
Holidays can be a stressful time for many, but can be especially stressful for children with sensory processing differences and other disabilities.