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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 with
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?
Southpaw OBIE Pro: Sensory Engagement with No Limits(Post)At Southpaw, we're always seeking to combine and elevate the powers of multisensory experience and sensory integration therapy. But can you give your clients the benefits of these revolutionary tre
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
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. Preschool
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 des
Why We Share a Sensory Gym - Prioritizing Togetherness and Finding the Just-Right Challenge(Post)Providing sensory integration therapy in the clinic requires lots of attention to the physical design of the space. This includes safety, hardware for hooks, options for suspension, play equipment
From the Gym to the Table: A Whole-Body Approach to Feeding Therapy(Post)Feeding is a sensory experience. It involves tactile input as the hands touch food and grasp utensils. It involves visual input, since the way a food appears can shape our willingness to try it—think
Use of Sensation in the OT Classroom(Post)Sensory integration is defined as “the neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the env
Working Together to Improve the Learning Experience(Post)Rock Creek School in Walkersville, Maryland, provides individualized special education programs for students aged 3 to 21 with a wide range of severe disabilities. The school was very interested
From Meltdown to Mastery: Building Proprioceptive Skills with Southpaw Tools(Post)While practicing as an OT in any setting, there is much value in regulating a child’s state for occupational engagement. Dysregulation can hinder a child’s ability to maintain a calm state that is nee
Enhancing Future Occupational Therapists’ Competencies with Southpaw Pediatric Equipment(Post)At Huntington University Arizona, we are committed to preparing the next generation of occupational therapists with the highest standard of education and practical experience. Central to our appro

