What is a Sensory Diet and Why Does My Child Need One?
Every person explores, feels, and senses her environment differently. For some people, playing soothing background music helps increase focus, while for others, all background noise is distracting. A sensory diet is a personalized set of activities and environmental modifications embedded in daily routines which support individuals to be successful in tasks and transitions. What is… Read more »
10 Great Summertime Activities for Motor Skills
Summertime is a great time to play and explore outdoors. Many fun summertime activities are also great for facilitating gross motor development and fine motor development. Here are our 10 favorite summer fun activities to stimulate motor skills: 1. Create your own sandbox. Set out a plastic swimming pool in the backyard and fill it with sand… Read more »
Sensory Motor Skills: What are they and why are they important?
Sensory-motor skills are the basic foundation for learning. All the activities and movements we did as infants, toddlers, and children help prepare our body and our brain to learn. These skills are essential to developing the ability to participate in classroom activities and affect academic achievements. What are sensory motor skills? Sensory and motor skills… Read more »
Providing a Functional Home Environment for Your Sensory Seeking Child
For all of us, the details of our environment can impact how we function at work and at home. For a child who seeks sensory input, the type of stimulation in his environment can have a significant impact on his attention and behavior. The following strategies can help increase your child’s attention, facilitate appropriate behavior,… Read more »
Make an appointment
Make an appointment