Here are 22 reasons why a child can’t sit still from a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration and school related issues!
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Recommended Reading
- Sensory Solutions in the Classroom for the Kid Who Cannot Sit Still
- Fun Sensory Activities for the Home and Classroom
- Sensory Strategies for the Elementary School Classroom
- Classroom Strategies for Sensory Processing Disorders
Printable Classroom Support Resources
- Calming Strategies for the Classroom
- Classroom Behavior Management Guide
- Sensory Break Cards for the Classroom
- Classroom Behavior Management Incentive Puzzles
- Classroom Yoga in 10 Minutes a Day
- Create a Calm Classroom
- Sensory Tools for the Classroom – Handouts, Forms and Data Collection
- Sensory-Friendly Classroom Starter Kit
- Teacher’s Handbook to Sensory Processing in the Classroom
- Yoga in the Classroom
Recommended Seating Supports:
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair – Classic Children’s Stability Ball Chair
Studico ActiveChairs Kids Wobble Chair, Flexible Elementary Classroom SeatingCanDo Sitting Wedge Active Seat Wobble CushionTumaz Wobble Cushion – Wiggle Seat to Improve Sitting Posture & Stay Focused for Sensory Kids
For more reading about sensory solutions in the classroom:
Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide That Explains Behaviors Associated with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Other Special NeedsGryphon House Wired Differently: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing ChallengesBuilding Sensory Friendly Classrooms to Support Children with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing Data Driven Strategies!Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents
Very extensive list, well done!! number 10 is very important but many people don’t know about it, not even pediatricians and teachers… ATNR and the STNR often need inhibiting!!