Sensory integration

When dealng with the impact of sensory processing disorder there are two main things to consider. Does your child seek or avoid sensory experiences?

Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.

When your child has sensory processing disorder, or just sensory issues, even homeschooling can be challenging. Here are some tools and tips to help.

Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.

Vestibular Sensory input activities using a wiggle seat. Improve your child's balance, help them cross midline, executive functioning etc.

Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors. #sensoryinput #spd

This calming sensory activity provides deep pressure and proprioceptive input for your child (the cookie dough) to help decrease stress and calm nerves.

When your child is overstimulated by a situation, use these sensory activities to calm them down and give their bodies a chance to feel relaxed.

CA.t.16a: Explores and manipulates sensory materials. This is a good compilation of sensory integration activities, especially for those with special needs. For children who have already mastered this standard, you could continue to introduce new sensory materials and activities, or combine some of the familiar ones together, to create a new sensory experience.

Also known as ‘brain breaks’ & ‘movement breaks’, these sensory break activities develop gross motor skills, improve self-regulation & help with behavior management in the classroom while also helping kids focus & learn!