Verland—an intermediate care facility in Sewickley, PA, for those with intellectual disabilities—was seeking a new way to improve engagement with its residents. With 48 homes supporting 230 indivi

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of Southpaw MSE – Mindful Sensory Exercise. The focus of the newsletter will be for all sensory room practitioners, regardless of whether you use Southpaw MSE eq

Frequently, conversations surrounding sensory integration and the design and implementation of a multi-sensory environment are centered around school-aged children. However, this conversation sho

Play is an essential part of development. It’s where kids test boundaries and push themselves to grow. Pediatric occupational therapists are trained to foster play. A skilled therapist can set u

A doctor named Stuart Brown has said, “Play leads to brain plasticity, adaptability and creativity. Nothing fires up the brain like play.” So, I ask, what are we doing as parents, teachers and ther