Sensory Processing

What’s inside this article: An in-depth guide designed to help teachers understand, recognize, and support sensory processing differences through the development of a sensory-friendly classroom using environmental modifications, sensory tools and equipment, and social-emotional education. This guide will help teachers make a sensory-friendly classroom where all students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. Disclaimer: …

What’s inside this article: Clear steps for parents and educators on how to access funding for sensory room equipment. Including what type of documentation you’ll need and what funding options are available.  **Includes free downloadable resources to aid families and educators.** Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Sensory integration is a normal process in which …

What’s inside this article: A look at sensory rooms in airports and how they’re helping make travel more inclusive and sensory-friendly. Includes several airports around the world that are leading the way by taking sensory-friendly initiatives and offering sensory rooms within their terminals. Airports, with their constant buzz of activity, can be overwhelming for even …

What’s inside this article: A look at the benefits of swinging for autistic children, different types of sensory swings, and the benefits of having a sensory swing in your home or classroom for kids with autism. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people …

What’s inside this article: How to teach relaxation strategies to your child, show them the importance of relaxation, and 17 simple and fun relaxation techniques to try using together. **Also includes printable resources to help you.** Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Relaxation practices are activities that activate the body’s relaxation response. This natural response is the …

What’s inside this article: An in depth look at sensory overload. Including what sensory overload means, sensory overload symptoms and behaviors, causes, prevention, and practical strategies to use with kids experiencing overstimulation and overload. Is there a child in your life who seems to become anxious, panicked, overwhelmed, or perhaps even aggressive very easily? Do …

What’s inside this article: 15 fun workouts for kids that require little or no prep, require little space, can be done inside or outside, and benefit children’s physical and cognitive development in various ways. Did you know that experts recommend children get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day? Their research suggests this …

What’s inside this article: A look at what spatial awareness is and why it’s important. Signs of spatial awareness problems in kids and what may cause those problems. Games and play-based activities to help children of all ages practice and develop spatial awareness. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. What Is Spacial Awareness? Spatial awareness …

What’s inside this article: An overview of the two types of bedwetting, common causes, emotional effects, and tips for parents so they can help their child overcome bedwetting and feel better about themselves. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. Do you have a child over the age of 5 who still regularly wets the bed? …

What’s inside this article: Step-by-step instructions for creating mesmerizing winter-themed glitter jars, along with an explanation of how to use them to help with emotional self-regulation. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Our elf was busy last night making winter-themed glitter jars to leave for the kids to find in the morning. These are a …