All children can benefit from calm down strategies, whether they have sensory processing challenges or not. Today I have teamed up with Fun and Function to share this great calm down toolkit for kids. You can use it in your home, classroom, or clinic/school-based practice. It’s a great way to encourage independence in self-regulation for […]
What is Interoception? The 8th Sensory System
Until a couple of years ago, I had never heard about interoception. When I attended a continuing education class about behavior and sensory processing, interoception was mentioned. It intrigued me and I decided to research more. The problem is, not a lot of research has been done on interoception. So today I want to help answer […]
DIY Emotions Clothespin Activity Chart – Free Printable
Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child about emotions? Or maybe you have a child who is struggling to convey their emotions and they need some extra support? These DIY emotions clothespin activity chart could be a great addition to your day. I was scrolling Pinterest the other day and saw […]
DIY Fidget Toolkit for Wiggly Kids
Fidgets seem to be the topic of conversation lately thanks to the fidget spinner craze. I’ve taken a look at the science behind fidgets here on the site, but I’ve had some people ask what type of fidgets I recommend. While there are many great DIY fidget ideas , I wanted to create a DIY […]
18 DIY Fidget Tools for Kids
Fidgets are a hot topic right now with the recent fidget spinner craze. Earlier this week we discussed if fidgets really do work, so today I wanted to share some DIY fidget tools for kids. A lady at church this past weekend was talking to me about the fidget spinners. Her grand-daughter was looking for […]