Motor planning consists of the ability to think of an idea (ideation), plan out what to do (sequencing), carry out the motor task to complete the idea (execution) and make adaptations when needed … [Read more...]
10 play-based vestibular activities
The vestibular system helps us to control our balance, eye movements, and spatial orientation, allowing us to know where we are within the world around us. The vestibular system tells us if we are … [Read more...]
10 play-based tactile activities
Touch is important for overall self regulation and organization of our body. It helps us to understand our surroundings and feel comfortable and secure in both our body and in our environment. … [Read more...]
Free “My child has SPD” cards
As a parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder we often deal with "the looks" from others about our child's "behavior". We are left to explain the reason why our child is hiding behind us … [Read more...]
Touching and pushing others: sensory or behavior?
Is it Sensory or Behavior? This is a question we get asked and ask ourselves all the time. This blog series will explore different answers for questions about common behaviors. Mason is very “touchy … [Read more...]
10 play-based heavy work ideas
What is heavy work? Heavy work is any activity that activates your muscles and typically involves pushing, pulling, squeezing, carrying and lifting. Why is heavy work recommended? Heavy work … [Read more...]
How Motor Planning can be impacting your child’s social skills and what you can do about it
What is Motor Planning? Motor Planning is often described and understood as difficulty with planning and executing the coordination of motor tasks, such as riding a bike, pumping a swing and playing … [Read more...]
Why sensory meltdowns happen in the absence of sensory stimulation
Self-regulation is more than sensory regulation. Our sensory kids have several other things that fill them up with challenges all day – emotions, academic and cognitive tasks, physical activities, … [Read more...]
Pokémon Go meets the sensory gym: Awaken the sensory systems
Through teamwork and creativity these Great Kids brought Pokémon Go to life placing stuffed animals around the room and using ball pit balls to “capture” them by throwing the balls and knocking them … [Read more...]
Improve postural control and spatial understanding with our ball pit obstacle course
We have lots of ball pits and we make lots of obstacle course adventures – today one of our Great Kids combined the two! The challenge is to move over the arch, under the wedge, through the parallel … [Read more...]
