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Below are recipes for tactile play that you can implement at home with your child, utilizing simple and easy ingredients that you probably have handy! Tactile-sensory play is beneficial because, through the exploration of touch, children integrate their tactile system, including, touch, pain, temperature, and vibration. Tactile play can also be calming and regulating for […]
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With summer upon us, the OT’s want to share some fun activities involving Maps To encourage your child to better understand themselves and their environment. Body Mapping Game: increasing your child’s awareness of their body First, get a long sheet of white paper, and have your child trace your body. If this is too challenging […]
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Below are more vestibular-focused activities with little to no equipment that you can implement at home to provide sensory input for your child. Refer to last month’s newsletter for more information regarding how the vestibular system works, and how to understand your child’s tendencies. As a reminder: in general, linear vestibular input (rocking, bouncing) tends […]
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This month we will explain what the vestibular system is and how you can begin to examine how your child processes information through this system. We will also provide specific activity ideas for you to incorporate in your routines that address your child’s vestibular needs. So what is the vestibular system? • It is a […]
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