“Body awareness is the ability to understand where our bodies are in space and how our bodies move. Body awareness helps us to understand how to relate to objects and people at home, at school and outdoors. For example, proper body awareness tells us how far to reach for objects or how close to stand next to a…
Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions
Temper tantrums in the supermarket. Tears that seem to come out of nowhere. Battles over homework that are more like wars. When your child has problems regulating his or her emotions, there’s no hiding it. Book: Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and…
What To Do for Biters, Chewers, Suckers, and Pickers
So often children with sensory challenges exhibit particular behaviors. My older child was the biter when he was younger and my younger child would put everything and anything in his mouth. He’s still a sucker — but we’ve moved past the Matchbox cars. CLICK HERE: What To Do for Biters, Chewers, Suckers, and Pickers
Sportime Poly-PG Rubber Playground Grade Ball Set (Gross Motor Toys)
Remember these types of balls from gym class when you were a kid? There’s a reason these balls have been around forever — they’re awesome! Sportime Poly-PG Rubber Playground GradeBall Set Sportime ball set is used for gym, playground, or classroom activities. The balls have elastic-shape memory for preventing blow out in case of moderate…
10 Hand Strengthening Activities
Low hand strength can impact a number of things… for students, it can make it difficult to grasp a writing utensil like a pencil, using scissors or fastening clothing and other items. Try these 10 hand strengthening activities that will ultimately help your child with their handwriting and other classroom and home skills. CLICK TO…