The gustatory system (sense of taste) can be a tricky sensory system to navigate, especially if you have a picky eater. Get the best activities for the gustatory system in this post! What is the Gustatory System? Gustatory is another big science word for the sense of taste. The senses of taste come from your […]
The Best Activities for Vestibular Input
The vestibular system is one of the sensory systems that can have the biggest effect on a child’s behavior. Having a child complete a vestibular activity can help them regulate their emotions, focus, and gain their attention. Here are some of the best activities for vestibular input. Vestibular Seekers And Avoiders Before we get into […]
12 Heavy Work Activities for School
Have you been searching for heavy work ideas but are struggling to find something that will work for your classroom or school environment? Today I have you covered with heavy work activities for school. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work is a term coined to describe any type of activity that activates proprioceptive receptors. Proprioception […]
25 Heavy Work Activities for Home
Does your child struggle with focus and attention? Are you looking for some ways to help them self-regulate? Heavy work activities can be the answer! Today I am sharing 25 heavy work activities for home that don’t take a lot of set-up or equipment. What is Heavy Work? In short, Heavy Work is a term […]
25 Heavy Work Activities for Kids
If you’ve been looking into sensory processing activities for your child or student, you have most likely come across the term “heavy work”. What exactly is heavy work and how it is beneficial? We’ll answer these questions today as well as give you some heavy work activities for kids. What is Heavy Work? Heavy work […]
10 Interoception Activities and Strategies for Kids
As we learn more about sensory processing, interoception is a term that is just beginning to surface in the therapy world. Interoception is the eighth sensory system and may have a huge impact on the kids we work with. Today I wanted to share some ideas on how we can support this fairly new-to-us sensory system. […]