Today I would like to welcome a special guest, my mother-in-law Debbie. She is also an Occupational Therapy Assistant who works with children in the public school system and also has experience in a hand clinic. She will be sharing a 3 part series with us on Sensory Processing Disorder. What is … Read More...
Welcome to Growing Hands-On Kids
Are you struggling to find age appropriate activities that build skills and challenge your child? Every child develops in a sequence of skills that are the building blocks for their future learning. Children need multiple opportunities to develop these skills in a variety of ways and learning styles.
I believe that all children can reach their fullest possible potential through hands-on play and activities.
My mission is to encourage independence, one activity at a time. The goal of this site is to provide resources, education, and encouragement for those raising or working with children of all abilities and ages.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, therapist or other professional, this site is for you. Welcome!
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Sensory Processing and the Teenage Years
I want to welcome Sara, an Occupational Therapist to the blog today to share about sensory processing and the teenage years. Children with sensory processing disorder continue to grow up and age into teenagers and adults. Do you wonder what happens to kids with sensory processing disorder as they … Read More...
Sensory Processing Overload Signs in the Classroom
Something I have heard from teachers over and over again is that there is not a lot of sensory processing information geared specifically for the classroom environment. As educators or therapists, we often have to sift through lots of general information or for the home and figure out how to make it … Read More...