Sensory regulation, self-regulation and emotional regulation are terms often used by therapists. In this post we will explore what they mean. We also discuss ideas you can use to help children who find [...]
Weighted blankets and other products come in all different shapes and sizes. Vests, lap pads, shoulder pads, blankets and animal shapes are all readily available for purchase. Weighted blankets are commonly recommended for [...]
Choosing sensory chew toys for children can be a daunting task. There are so many different ones available! They come in different shapes, different textures, and different colours. In this post we hope [...]
I write this post on the second day of official school closures in the UK following the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot of supports already popping up for parents which is fantastic. Common [...]
For children who have an immature pencil grasp, there are many pencil grips available to help. In this post we will use the term ‘grip’ to refer to a moulded grip that has been [...]
People often use the terms 'Sensory Integration' (SI) and 'Sensory Processing' to refer to the same theory. Dr A. Jean Ayres first published her first book on sensory integration theory in 1972. She was [...]
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) describes the challenges children (and adults) have when their brains are not interpreting the sensory messages they receive from their body and the environment effectively. Their brains might find some [...]
Scissor skills are a typical activity taught in every classroom. Using scissors successfully is almost a rite of passage for any child. Especially those who have ‘accidently’ cut off a chunk of their hair, [...]
The holiday period, including Christmas, is loaded with additional sensory information. There are new lights, sounds and smells. You go on extra visits to family and friends. If you're lucky, there are presents! While [...]
When I first graduated, quite some time ago now, I was frustrated at what I interpreted as a lack of support from educators in following through with the long lists of recommendations I made. [...]