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Mindful Eating Worksheets – Free Checklist

In a world of constant distractions, teaching children to focus on the task at hand becomes challenging. This is particularly true when it comes to eating habits. The Mindful Eating Worksheets free checklist PDF is an educational tool designed to cultivate a mindful eating practice, encouraging healthier relationships with food, especially for children with food […]

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OT IEP Goals for Sensory Processing for Functional Outcomes

In the realm of education, Occupational Therapists (OTs) hold a pivotal role in supporting students with sensory processing challenges. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can significantly impact a student’s ability to learn, socialize, and thrive in a school setting. Developing an IEP (Individualized Education Program) with a team of professionals, parents, and students is crucial. Learn […]

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Vestibular Input Activities and Ideas to Help Children

Various sensory systems deeply influence children’s growth and learning. These systems lay the groundwork for behaviors, motor activities, and cognitive development. One sensory system, often under-recognized but profoundly influential, is the vestibular system. Vestibular input is extremely important for the healthy physical development of children. You can download a FREE poster to provide visual ideas […]

Sensory Processing and Interoception

Sensory processing and interoception, two critical aspects of human physiology and cognitive perception, play significant roles in children’s development. Sensory processing pertains to the way the nervous system receives, organizes, and interprets information from our senses. It is fundamental for children to interact with their environment and learn from it effectively. On the other hand, […]

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Sensory Processing and Executive Function Skills

Do you wonder if sensory processing and executive function skills are related? Is there an association between the two?

Do you wonder if sensory processing and executive function skills are related? Is there an association between the two? Sensory processing is receiving sensory input, organizing the input, and formulating a plan of action or response based on that input. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, task monitoring, self-monitoring, inhibition, emotional control, […]

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What are “Normal” Sensory Profiles for Children?

It is important to be mindful that we ALL have sensory preferences. Professionals may use testing to determine children's sensory profiles and preferences.

When you work or parent children with sensory processing deficits, you quickly see how each child is unique and has sensory preferences. It can be easy to fall into the trap that everything is “sensory” or not “normal” behaviors. It is important to be mindful that we ALL have sensory preferences. Professionals may use testing […]

Vestibular System in Children and Cognitive Development

Have you ever observed associations between the vestibular system in children and cognitive development or behavioral outcomes?  If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist,  you most likely have worked with children who have varying degrees of vestibular dysfunction. 

Have you ever observed associations between the vestibular system in children and cognitive development or behavioral outcomes?  If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist,  you most likely have worked with children who have varying degrees of vestibular dysfunction.  A recent study examined closely the association between vertigo and cognitive and psychiatric conditions among […]

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What is proprioception?

What is proprioception? Proprioception is the ability of your muscles and joints to determine where they are in space.

What is proprioception?  Proprioception is the ability of your muscles and joints to determine where they are in space. The proprioceptive nerve endings in the body provide us with the information of where our hands, arms, and legs are in space without having to look at them. The specialized proprioception receptors in the body tell […]