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Managing behavior through presence and play

“How am I going to handle this?”“Why is it so hard to get things done around here?”“My kids are driving me CRAZY!”“How can I possibly juggle all of these responsibilities?” We know that when we are … [Read more...]

10 play-based motor planning activities

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...]

5 ways to use a growth mindset with our sensory kids

Does this sound familiar? “I just CAN’T DO IT!” So many of our great kids are constantly feeling frustrated as they see other kids easily doing things that are hard  for them (going to the … [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?

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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

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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...]

Preparing sensory kids for spring break trips: 6 tips for a successful vacation

Preparing sensory kids for spring break trips: 6 tips for a successful vacation

It's almost time for Spring Break! You hope to plan an experience for your family that will be fun and enjoyable for everyone. Perhaps you are unsure how your sensory kid will react in a new … [Read more...]

How Motor Planning can be impacting your child’s social skills and what you can do about it

Motor Planning - Great Kids Place in Rockaway, NJ

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...]

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Play is the occupation of children. As kids grow, it is through play that they develop their motor and sensory processing and integration skills. At Great Kids Place, in our state of the art sensory gym, we use play to optimize engagement and participation in occupational therapy sessions to work on the development of sensory, fine motor, gross motor, core strength, motor coordination, motor planning, visual and handwriting skills.

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