Little Castle Bounce House My kiddos LOOOOVE to jump, and having a safe space, but also providing that pounding feeling their bodies are craving is difficult. Years ago I purchased
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Will Sensory Processing Disorder Go Away? The short and simple answer is NO. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is the way a child’s body is wired from birth, or even before
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Best Sensory Room Tactile Toys Tactile toys used in a sensory room are great for self-regulating. They can calm, alert, promote focus and concentration, and increase finger strength, dexterity, and
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Sensory Processing Disorder: IEP or 504 and Special Education The short answer is kind’ve….because you need to understand the difference between an IEP and 504 Plan. What is an IEP?
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Best Pencil Grips for Kids Writing can be very difficult for kids with sensory issues. From squeezing the pencil too hard, holding it incorrectly, or not gripping it enough, these
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Does SPD Qualify as a Learning Disability The short answer is NO. The way Sensory Processing Disorder is currently understood does not categorize it as a learning disability. There is
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Best Audio and Video Parenting Help for Sensory Kids As mentioned in the article I wrote about best books for parenting sensory kids, PARENTING IS HARD!! And it’s especially challenging
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Self-Help Parenting Books about Sensory Kids Parenting is the hardest job in the world. Add on a difficult child and it can feel daunting. Half the time you are so
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6 Best Calm and Soft Clothing Companies “I don’t have anything to wear!” “It doesn’t feel right!!!” “Get this off of me!!” “I HATE this shirt! I HATE these clothes!!”
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Quiet Classroom Fidget Toys Sitting still can be very difficult for most students, but students desiring a sensory input to help calm them, sitting and listening, is nearly impossible. By giving
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Appropriate Mouth Strategies for the Classroom Kids who benefit from mouth activities may have a difficult time receiving this calming stimulation at school….and look appropriate. I’m sure everyone has seen,
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Daily Activities for Calming or Stimulating Kids A sensory diet has nothing to do with food (awww man!). It is developed by an Occupational Therapist with specific sensory activities to
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Top Home Sensory Room Equipment If you’ve ever visited an Occupational Therapy gym (like the ones pictured above), you would see lots of big, expensive, fun equipment. Equipment that you
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Use Rewards Charts for Skill Improvement I’ve written a post about this reward chart and how it can be helpful for chores around the house. I have revamped the chart
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Sensory Room Wall Colors The purpose of a sensory room is to calm and retrain a child’s senses. They make a great extension of the child’s Occupational Therapy they may
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Body Regulation Activities for Kids “What are these sensations going on inside my body!” This is the interoception system. Sensations such as hunger, thirst, heart and breathing rate, body temperature,
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