Ideas for The Sensory Clinic

This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!

These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....

Improve your kid’s emotional regulation in just 7 minutes a day with these animal-themed exercises

What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning, or what I like to call the conductor of the brain, is the process of the mind gathering together and making sense of all the information we receive from our instruments or senses. Helping us to create meaning from what we see, hear, touch, taste and experience, executive functioning also allows us to focus our attention, think about new information, and make connections to what we already know. People Have Trouble Understanding Executive…

Whether it’s a toy-related conflict, a tough math equation, or negative peer pressure, kids of ALL ages face problems and challenges on a daily basis. As parents or teachers, we can’t always be there to solve every problem for our children. In fact, this isn’t OUR job. Our job is to TEACH our children how to solve problems for themselves. This way, they can become confident, independent, and successful individuals.

To learn why crossing the midline is key for everything from emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, reading and writing, and better behavior, click through to read this post now or pin for later! #brainintegration #crossingthemidline #braingym #emotionalregulation #childdevelopment#learntoread

Best Indoor Garden Ideas for 2020 The number of internet users who are looking for indoor garden ideas is increasing every single day. In case you are one of these internet users, then you are going to love the information we provided in this article. Without a doubt, you are going to find plenty of …

Is your child a persistent negotiator? Are you at your wits’ end trying to stop it? In this article I share the reasons why children nag and the three simple words to stop the negotiations. This strategy is effective for all children, no matter their needs or differences.

Some kids hold in all their reactions and emotions during the day and they bubble over when they get home. This simple 3 step after school meltdown strategy is truly effective.

This enzyme can help regulate energy usage, maintain homeostasis, support weight loss, decrease inflammation, improve metabolic pathways and insulin sensitivity, aid physical performance, support autophagy and healthy aging, and help with hormone production and fertility.

As a parent, teach the essential everyday life skills for teens that help them transform into happier adults and to learn basic living skills.

If you're just starting your journey or need some new resources, here are the top Sensory Processing Disorder Resources that you should start with!

Dysgraphia - Types, Symptoms and How to Help Do you work with children who have trouble with the ability to write, regardless of their ability to read? Read this post for helpful information on dysgraphia.

As children, we love to explore the world around us using all our senses (sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch, and sometimes sixth sense ^_^). We play with mud, louden or soften radio volume, wear …