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Musical Rainmaker Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists

September 8, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

The Musical Rainmaker is a simple sensory instrument that combines visual movement with the soothing sound of falling rain. As colorful beads cascade through the clear cylinder, children can watch, listen and interact with the rainmaker, making it an appealing addition to sensory play and auditory exploration. Musical Rainmaker (Auditory Tools) What It Is The…

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Sensory Processing in Autism: Why Looking Beyond Sensory Overload Matters

September 4, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

When people talk about sensory processing and autism, they often picture a child covering their ears because a room is too loud or becoming overwhelmed by bright lights. But sensory processing differences can be much more varied than simply being sensitive to noise or touch. A study from Thomas Jefferson University suggests that looking more…

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I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!

September 3, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

I Just don't Like the Sound of No!

Book: I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way! (Best Me I Can Be) Learning how to accept “no” and disagree appropriately can be challenging for children, and I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! by Julia Cook offers a fun, relatable…

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Sensory Processing Disorder: Vestibular Dysfunction

September 2, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

Vestibular processing difficulties, or vestibular dysfunction, can arise due to various factors. However, in some cases, children may develop it without any identifiable cause. What Is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system detects movement and gravitational pull, and it provides information regarding the position of our head in space and acceleration and deceleration of movement….

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Hopscotch Carpet Review

September 1, 2026 By jennifer Leave a Comment

A hopscotch carpet brings a classic outdoor game indoors, giving children an easy way to add movement and gross motor play to their day. The carpet featured in the review is designed for both indoor and outdoor use and provides a colorful, washable surface for hopping from 1 to 10. Hopscotch Carpet Review for Parents,…

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Occupational Therapy Tactile Discs for Autism and Sensory Integration (Tactile Toys)

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Baby Banz earBanZ Kids Hearing Protection (Auditory Tools)

Baby Banz earBanZ Kids Hearing Protection (Auditory Tools)

Sensory Play: Mud Playdate!

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  • Musical Rainmaker Review for Parents, Teachers and Occupational Therapists
  • Sensory Processing in Autism: Why Looking Beyond Sensory Overload Matters
  • I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No!
  • Sensory Processing Disorder: Vestibular Dysfunction
  • Hopscotch Carpet Review

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