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Emotional Regulation(Post)
What is Emotional Regulation?Emotional regulation is “the ability of the individual to control one’s conscious and unconscious emotions in a way the meets the demand of the environment and the indiv
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
Creating Lifetime Problem Solvers(Post)Have you ever wondered if we are really teaching our children the right things? I am not talking just about academics, but life too. As I look across the span of my children and their friends, I am
Building an ASI Intervention Space(Post)In honor of Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, which is celebrated in October, I was inspired to reflect on the timeline of Dr Ayres’ pioneering work in Sensory Integration. I am overwhel
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?
Hands-On Learning in OT Education: Using Multisensory Environments to Build Clinical Reasoning(Post)Multisensory environments (MSEs) provide individuals with opportunities to control and engage with sensory input based on their personal preferences and needs. These environments incorporate specializ
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
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
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” sensor
Southpaw: Inspired Quality(Post)We had the welcome opportunity to speak with so many of our valued customers at AOTA INSPIRE in Kansas City this week.However, one item kept being brought to our attention. While we believe in heal
Welcome to Southpaw MSE(Post)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
Living Life in Motion: Where Vision, Perception and Motor Skill Acquisition Collide(Post)The human visual system provides more than just an internal image of our world. It processes each interaction with our environment through a complex communication system that not only determines the c