Sensory Our central nervous system is made up of 6 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and lastly another sense known as proprioception, or deep pressure, to the body Does sensory ever disappear? Sensory needs do not ever really “go away”...
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Sensory Our central nervous system is made up of 6 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and lastly another sense known as proprioception, or deep pressure, to the body Does sensory ever disappear? Sensory needs do not ever really “go away”...
More“Gloop” sits somewhere in that improbable space between an interactive lava lamp, foam resting on water and alien clouds lit by the setting sun. Among all of its great features, it is also a fantastic tool for kids who need...
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When your child receives diagnosis questions can (and usually will) begin to flood your brain to ask your doctor. In addition, before you know it you could very easily overwhelm yourself with questions of your own. What do I do? Who do I talk to?...
MoreLet’s keep it simple… Toys, Play, and Interaction are all essential components of child development. Toys promote critical thinking, creativity, emotional, social, sensory, fine motor, and gross motor skills. While technology has its place...
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The fall brings with it some cooler weather that allows us more, much needed time outdoors and ways to be active. However, it also brings with it the often overwhelming, scary, unusual, and illogical holiday of Halloween. Don’t get my words...
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As adults we need to wipe our mouths, use utensils, and not play with our food. But for babies and toddlers, those rules go out the window. I’m sure that some parents think I’m crazy when I tell them that their child should...
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The fall is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Here are some outdoor and indoor fall activities, brought to you by a pediatric occupational therapist, to stimulate the senses which include: visual, olfactory, auditory, and...
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