Sensory processing! We take in information and learn about the world around us through sensory-based experiences. It is important to note that everybody, regardless of the degree of ability, age, gender, etc., has what we call a unique sensory profile,…
The Peanut Exercise Ball for Kids – Is It Worth It?
If you need a budget-friendly exercise ball for kids to boost muscle strength, coordination, and balance, then the Peanut Ball is worth learning about. There are many benefits ball therapy provides to kids with or without motor delays, autism, and…
Top 12 Special Needs Swings (Powerful Therapeutic Tool)
Special needs swings are powerful adaptive tools to encourage a child’s development. Especially when it comes to sensory integration and therapy use. But you may be wondering what are adaptive swings and why should you use one? If you have…
Top 20 Occupational Therapist Gifts
If you’re searching for occupational therapist gifts to give as a thank you, to a future OT, for the holidays, or special occasion, this list has you covered. These ideas are fun, useful, and some, a little silly! With that…
Beginner’s Guide to a Sensory Diet
You may have heard your occupational therapist recommend a sensory diet. If you’re anything like me, you hear the word “diet” and run in the opposite direction. We associate diets with life-altering patterns, commonly associated with restrictions. A sensory diet,…
8 Great Sensory Tools for Kids
Are you looking for fun sensory tools to help your child explore and learn better? Sensory activities are especially helpful if your precious one is… A baby A toddler Special needs (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder) Experiences anxiety How…
5 Engaging Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers
In the area of gross motor development, we know that oftentimes, rolling leads to crawling, and crawling leads to walking. We start with foundational skills and work through a developmental progression. But what is the progression for fine motor development?…
4 Activities to Address Tactile Defensiveness
Can’t stand the tags on your t-shirt? Won’t tolerate walking barefoot at the beach? Irritated by the person in line next to you who accidentally swiped up against your arm? If any of these situations sound familiar to either you…
15 Common and Effective Cerebral Palsy Therapy Activities
Here are 15 of the most common and effective cerebral palsy therapy activities that play a vital role in treating kids with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Therapy plays a crucial role to improve a child’s overall quality of life! What’s even…
