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...]
Improve motor, academic and social skills by being a ninja warrior?….Tell me more!
Be nimble like a ninja warrior and move from one floating island to the next without stepping into the hot lava, then scale around the volcano and jump through the tire wall! Creep quietly … [Read more...]
“Oh no, it’s time for a haircut!” Some tips for survival for you and your sensational kid
Haircuts are challenging for kids with SPD for many reasons. There are many unfamiliar and uncomfortable sensations involved – the sound of the buzzer or scissors, the tug and release as well as … [Read more...]
5 reasons to be thankful for our sensory kids
1. They share super powers Our sensory kids experience the world in a way that many of us do not and they invite us into these experiences. In other words, we engage in sensory experiences to … [Read more...]
Back to school & sensory processing disorders: Tips for success in the morning routine
Going back to school can be both exciting and stressful for all children, but for kids with sensory processing challenges these feelings can be even more intense. I encourage you to remember the … [Read more...]
“This looks like just play…but it’s more, right?” A peek inside what IS happening when therapists “play” with kids
“This is awesome!” screams Jake as he flies across the sensory gym on a zip line. He then runs up the stairs, jumps off of the jump deck and lands into the ball pit. Climbing up the rock wall to the … [Read more...]
