Blog: Sensory Processing/Self-Regulation
TOPIC: Brain Breaks Easy To Use Strategies for Providing Sensory Motor Breaks For School Age Students Welcome to the Ninth Edition of Tips For Growing! These blog posts will focus on important clinical topics that are regularly encountered when working with children. T...
Read MoreSo as to educate others with tips to engage children with autism using visual instructions, Tools to Grow is honored to have Meg Proctor as our guest blogger. Meg Proctor is an autism specialist, occupational therapist, and the founder of Learn Play Thrive. Please view Ms. Proctor&rsquo...
Read MoreHalloween is almost here and we have the perfect Sensory Halloween activity for you ... Sensory Art! Sensory Art is the use of coloring tools and other sensory media to produce creative “works of art”. These activities improve a child’s sensory processing skills in an enjoyable ...
Read MoreThis blog will focus on Sensory Processing Difficulties in Children, with an emphasis on the sensory systems, development of a “Sensory Diet” and practical ways to incorporate sensory input, evidence-based research on sensory diets, and the reveal of “Sensory Diet: The Complete Co...
Read MoreStaying true to our mission to provide valuable resources that children will find engaging, Tools To Grow is happy to offer Tactile Holiday Ornaments! Using a motivating Holiday theme, this FREE and effective resource targets a variety of performance challenges children may encounter. If...
Read MoreWe are so excited to announce a guest blog by Chewigem USA. Chewigem offers discreet, yet FUNctional chewelry for those with the need to chew and fidget. All children have a need to chew. It is a part of their natural development. Chewing is one of the ways we learn about the ...
Read MoreTools to Grow is extremely honored to present guest blogger and Pediatric Physical Therapist Laurie Gombash, the creator of The ABC’s of Movement®. We are excited for you to learn all about the "ABC's of Movement", which includes Activity Cards and a Music CD that helps children ...
Read MorePossible Social Skills Concerns for Children with Developmental, Learning & Sensory Processing Challenges: Common Findings & Strategies to Help While an Occupational Therapist may not be the first professional that is contacted if a child is having difficulty with soc...
Read MoreAs of March 27, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data on the prevalence of autism in the United States. This surveillance study identified 1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As the number of children di...
Read MoreIn our own lives, it is safe to assume that we have all been touched by music in one way or another. That favorite song that always brings a smile and reminds you of a special person. The music you listen to when you need to relax…the music that helps you concentrate. Or perhaps you play a ...
Read MoreAll pediatric Occupational Therapists can envision a highly effective therapy session. The child is very happy to join you, and then becomes completely engaged in the activity. He or she is motivated to persevere with a challenging task and accepts your verbal cues and physical handling designed to...
Read MoreTooth brushing prevents gum disease, tooth decay, and reduces the risk of dental problems, but it also provides oral stimulation and sensory input which are beneficial in the development of a child's oral skills. So, what do you do if your child has a poor tolerance for tooth brushing? I can relate...
Read MoreSo as to educate others with excellent strategies to help children with feeding difficulties, Tools to Grow is extremely honored to have Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L as our second guest blogger. Cara Koscinski has a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and has over 17 years of experience. She spec...
Read MoreIs the student in your life presenting with challenging behavior and or delays in functional skills? Are these difficulties compromising the student’s ability to learn, cooperate with daily routines, get along with others, and/or function at school, day care, or in the community? Is the child...
Read MoreTis the season for giving! During the Holiday season family and friends want to give a special present that will bring pleasure to the children in their lives. Sometimes the intent is to share a gift that is pure entertainment, other times the gift is intended to promote development in other areas&...
Read MoreHalloween can be very overwhelming for children with sensory processing challenges. With special planning for your child’s needs and preferences, Halloween can be enjoyable. This blog will provide tips and tools to use during the Halloween season. Remember to encourage your child to ...
Read MoreDo you know a child that needs the opportunity to explore and create with their fingers and hands? If so, these tactile recipes are the answer! Not only do these Halloween concoctions provide an excellent sensory experience, the other benefits include: Tactile- a variety of touch experiences ...
Read MoreAre you looking for a simple intervention for use as part of a child’s sensory diet to help with self-regulation? If so, we have a practical and effective tool for you! Did you know that there is a process that occurs within everyone’s brain and body that organizes the sensory input t...
Read MoreDespite recommendations from therapists for children to participate in daily outdoor play, some children may continue to miss out on the sensory and motor experiences such play delivers. Outdoor play offers sights, sounds, textures, smells, and movement opportunities that are important for healthy ...
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