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The Importance of the Just-Right Challenge(Post)
As occupational therapy practitioners, we often utilize the “just-right challenge” when working with our clients. There are numerous therapeutic benefits for clients when an activity is structured ...
Sensory Input and the Medically Complex Child(Post)“I never thought of that, but it makes so much sense!” This is a phrase I’ve heard many times when addressing the sensory needs of medically complex and medically fragile children. These children ...
It’s Never too Early to Address Sensory: Approaching Sensory Integration for Infants and Toddlers(Post)Frequently, conversations surrounding sensory integration and the design and implementation of a multi-sensory environment are centered around school-aged children. However, this conversation sh ...
Promoting Healthy Sleep in Children with Sensory Processing Deficits(Post)Good sleep is considered one of the five pillars of health and essential for participation in all other life activities. Unfortunately, 25% of typical children and more than 50% of children wit ...
Pretend Play in the Sensory Gym(Post)Play is a pretty wild pastime, and it’s viewed in many ways. For occupational therapists working in Pediatrics, play is generally considered one of the ultimate occupations. But what does that mean ...
Sensory-Motor Groups in the Preschool Environment(Post)Occupational therapists play an important role in the preschool environment to help preschoolers develop foundational motor skills required for the rest of their educational journeys. Pres ...
How Do I Know If My Child Has Sensory Processing Disorder?(Post)Sensory processing is used to describe how the nervous system receives information from the body’s senses and then turns that information into a response. When discussing Sensory Processing Disor ...
Supporting Sensory in the Home Environment(Post)You may be familiar with the terms “sensory processing” or “sensory integration.” As occupational therapists this can be a large part of what we do, especially if we are treating in the world of pe ...
Sensory Spaces(Post)I recently attended a symphony performance by an amazing orchestra. I entered the performance feeling stressed, but soon found myself relaxing to the soothing sounds. It was the “just right” senso ...
Tranquility Rooms, Multi-Sensory Environments and Aging(Post)The Aging face many issues and losses when they have to move into a Skilled Nursing Home. They may exhibit feelings of displacement from daily roles, anxiety and stress associated with the loss of ...
Enhancing the University Experience Through the Development and Implementation of a Sensory Room(Post)The research, education and awareness of neurodivergence, mental health, and sensory and emotional regulation challenges in individuals continue to be at the forefront of our profession. Most of the ...
Sensory Labs as a Catalyst for Clinical Skill Development(Post)Many occupational therapy (OT) programs across the country are developing sensory labs that are innovative, hands-on spaces that immerse students in the world of pediatric practice. These labs are de ...