Do you dread mornings knowing that getting your child dressed and out of the house will certainly be fraught with a few battles? If you child struggles to tolerate various clothing, please keep reading! Sensory processing is a complex system that helps individuals respond to and interpret the sensory information they receive from their environment. […]
Here are 50 fine motor activities for children: These activities can be adapted based on the child’s age, interests, and developmental level. They can also be used to help children with fine motor delays develop their skills. By incorporating these activities into daily play, children can build the muscle strength and coordination necessary for everyday
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information from the environment. Individuals with SPD may experience difficulty processing and integrating sensory information, such as touch, sound, and taste, which can lead to a variety of challenges in daily life. However, it is important to understand SPD from a
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Play is an essential part of childhood development, providing opportunities for children to explore, learn, and develop new skills. For children with fine motor delays, play can be particularly important in building the muscles and coordination necessary for everyday tasks. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of play for children with fine
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information from the environment. It can present in a variety of ways, including hypersensitivity to certain types of sensory input, hyposensitivity to others, or difficulty integrating sensory input. While SPD can occur as a stand alone condition, it can also intersect
Fine motor skills are essential for daily living activities such as holding a spoon, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, and writing. Children develop fine motor skills gradually, starting from infancy and continuing into early childhood. However, some children may experience delays in fine motor development, which can have an impact on their daily functioning and
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information from the environment. Individuals with SPD may experience difficulty processing and integrating sensory information, such as touch, sound, and taste, which can lead to a variety of challenges in daily life. While SPD is primarily a sensory disorder, it can
One type of sensory processing disorder is sensory modulation. This can lead to either sensory seeking or sensory avoiding behaviors. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies for addressing both types of behaviors. But First What Is Sensory Modulation? Sensory modulation refers to the ability to regulate and organize the body’s response to sensory input
Occupational therapy is a field of healthcare that specializes in helping people of all ages to develop, recover, or maintain the skills and abilities they need to perform the activities of daily life. One area of occupational therapy that has become increasingly important is sensory integration, which involves the ability to process and respond appropriately
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Sensory overload is a common experience for many children, especially those with sensory processing difficulties. It occurs when the brain is unable to properly process and interpret the overwhelming amount of sensory information coming in from the environment. This can lead to feelings of discomfort, stress, and anxiety in children. In this blog post, we’ll
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