#SensoryProcessing

[therapygrove]

Unleashing the Power of Play: The Numerous Benefits of Play-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy

As pediatric occupational therapists, we know that children learn and develop through play. Play not only allows children to have fun, but it also helps them develop the skills they need for daily activities and function. This is why play-based Occupational Therapy (OT) has become a popular approach among therapists and parents alike as it offers a range of benefits for children. Let’s dive in deeper to explore some of the key benefits of play-based OT.

1. Improves Motor Skills

Play-based OT is a great way to improve a child's motor skills, including both gross and fine motor skills. By incorporating various activities into therapy sessions, such as building blocks, playing with playdough, catching and throwing a ball, or crawling under an obstacle course, children can improve their coordination, balance, and strength. This can help them with daily activities such as dressing, feeding, and writing.

2. Enhances Cognitive Skills

Play-based OT can also help children improve their cognitive skills such as problem-solving, planning, and organization. By engaging children in activities such as puzzles, memory games, and board games, children can improve their attention, memory, and processing skills. This can help them with school-related tasks like reading, writing, and math.

3. Boosts Self-Esteem

Play-based therapy can be an excellent way to boost a child's self-esteem and confidence. By providing a safe and supportive environment where they can be creative and explore different materials and activities, children can experience success and accomplishment. This can help them feel more confident in their abilities and encourage them to try new things.

4. Facilitates Socialization

Play-based therapy sessions also offer children the opportunity to socialize and interact with others, which is an essential aspect of their development. In group sessions, for example, children can learn how to share, take turns, and collaborate with others while engaging in different activities. This can also help children improve their communication skills and develop relationships with peers.

5. Customizable to Individual Needs

Play-based therapy is customizable to each child's unique needs. Play-based sessions can be tailored to target specific skills and areas of weakness, whether it's fine motor skills, sensory processing, or social skills. This way, each child can receive a personalized approach that meets their specific needs and goals.

[specialsaathi]

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All parents are requested to read. Every new parent and parent of a child with autism or ADHD or any other special needs child needs to know about this sensory processing. All children with autism will have sensory processing sensitivity, but not all children with sensory processing disorder are autistic. Many people think that sensory processing sensitivities are only available for children with…

[autism-unfiltered]

Managing Under-Responsiveness to Sensory Inputs in Autism: Practical Tip

Under-responsiveness to sensory inputs, or hypo-responsiveness, is a common trait in individuals with autism. This can lead to individuals not noticing certain sensations like hunger, thirst, heat, cold, or even pain. Here are some practical tips to manage these challenges:

Use Technology: Set reminders on your phone for regular mealtimes and hydration breaks. There are even smart water bottles available that remind you to drink water.

Visual cues: Consider using visual cues such as stickers or signs around the house to remind you of daily needs. For example, a sign in the bathroom can remind you to check the water temperature before getting in the shower.

Use sensory aids: Try using weighted blankets or sensory clothing that provide constant sensory input. This could help increase awareness of your body.

Structured Routines: Establish a routine for daily activities. Structured schedules can help ensure regular meals and attention to personal care needs.

Mindful practices: Activities such as yoga and mindfulness can help improve body awareness, and may help you tune into your body's signals over time.

Partner with Professionals: Occupational therapists and other professionals can provide personalized strategies based on your unique needs.

Remember, everyone is unique, so what works for one person might not work for another. It’s all about finding what strategies work best for you.

[otpassionproject]

Sensory Processing...What is it? The brain takes in different sensory information from our body and the environment so that we can pay attention, plan, follow rules and directions and be organized. Some people have difficulty "filtering" the information and become focused on "unimportant" information, such as brightness of the lights, sound of air conditioner, feel of clothing, etc. Occupational Therapists, Teachers and other clinicians work to provide strategies to help people who have sensory processing dysfunction that impacts their ability to function and participate in their daily lives.

Check out our Sensory Processing Tee at our store!

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[hollymarlow]

King of hide and seek strikes again, with a den on the sofa, using the teeter-bopper. ☺️ . #parenting #adoption #sensoryseeker #sensoryseeking #sensoryprocessing #sensoryplay #spiritedchild #play #playfulparenting #therapeuticparenting https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmb3p65sBBZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gardenofyoga]

Pratyahara: the practice of sense withdrawal or redirecting awareness inward and tuning out external stimuli. 🌱 Aerial yoga gives us some really unique ways to work with our senses. I begin each class in cocoon, allowing some time and space to gently guide our awareness from the outer world to our inner world. The sensation of the fabric supporting the body can often be a helpful bridge between and a way of tuning in to present moment awareness. 🌿 We can also use the movement of the fabric to work with our vestibular system, as some movements feel more stimulating and others more soothing and many postures offer opportunities for both (and the space to choose what you need in that moment). 🍃 Sensory awareness and processing is one of the aspects I’m most excited to learn more about in aerial yoga since we are all so unique and experience the world in different ways. 🌸 Do you know anyone working with aerial yoga, neurodiversity and sensory processing? Or is this something that you do for your own sensory regulation? 🌼 Please comment below if so - I’m always looking to learn more and connect to inspiring community 💗 📸 by @erin_lee_photo_karate . . . #gardenofyoga #makingaerialyogamoreaccessible #sensoryprocessing #neurodiversity #aerialyogalove #aerialyoga #aerialyogalife #sensoryswing #aerialyogatherapeutics #aerialyogatherapy (at Garden of Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKnX-VBeqT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ginland]

etude house's sunprise mild sunscreen spf50+++ 🌥

finding sensory-okay skincare products has been a life-long journey. since i was a wee baby any sort of lotion or cream or balm has been a sort of a nightmare and has taken some getting used to even when not. as well as my autism-related sensory needs i also have very sensitive skin (allergic to everything and also eczema). sunscreen is probably THE hardest skin product to find-they usually always smell like banana or coconut for some reason? and tend to leave a sludgy white cast no matter how hard you rub. here enters my GOD TIER sunscreen, sunprise! it smells like nothing (as it should be)! it absorbs quite easily into the skin, and it does not make you look shiny. there's two different textures too so you can find the best one for you: watery and airy. airy is my fave at the minute but i would recommend either because honestly spf 50+++ and it feels creamy and delicious and light? 10/10

psa: everyone's sensory and accessibility needs are different but i think it's helpful to get recs from neurokin :) i found this recommendation through a youtube video by @yosamdysam and i have never looked back! my autistic flatmate also tried on the other day and was impressed!

ID: light blue background. a light green sunscreen bottle with a white cap is centered. it reads ETUDE sunsprise MILD watery light spf 50++++ PA++++ the design is very calm and relaxing.

[chewanatorswithstyle]

#etsy shop: Chewelry necklace, Sensory, stim chew, chew stim, fidget, Autism, chewing Necklace, Chewable Stim, Stim toy, Stim jewelry, ADHD, Anxiety, #stimnecklaces #sensoryprocessing #anxiety #bpafree #stimjewelry #stimtoy #fidgetnecklace #adultchewelry #chewelry #chewanatorswithstyleChewanatorstyle-with-style.myshopify.com https://etsy.me/3gGm15c https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHXW3sLWzS/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adultwithautism]

Day 10 and 11: Sensory life and Stims  

I still with my hands, wiggling and scrunching them up and pushing down on the joints in my fingers (which can make my fingers crack). Many of the stim toys I own aim to keep my hands busy. I like to squeeze foam and slime filled stress balls unfortunately I squeeze so hard I break them. I have yet to find one I can not break. I also own a keyring fidget that I completely adore I use it mainly in public as it is subtle and can be easily stashed in my pocket or fits on my thumb so it is close if  I need it. In theory there is no issue with stimming in public but I still like how discrete this toy is. I don't own a weighted blanket as they can get expensive but my mum knitted me a blanket which I helped her sew together before I left for uni. The blanket is heavy enough to be comforting but also has fond memories attached to it which make me happy. 

There are many sensory experiences I am not so keen on and some I love. Gigs are hard with the flashing lights, loud music, generally hot environment and loads of people. Do I want to give them up? NO! So what do I do?

Outdoor gigs and festivals - these tend to allow people to spread out a little more and the temperature doesn't get so hot.  

I stand sideways or wear sunglasses - this allows me to filter some of the flashing lights and look away easily if it gets to much. 

As for the loud music - I love it, even if its a band I am not so keen on there is something about live loud music I love. 

You don't have to give things up if the sensory experience bothers you, there are ways to help yourself you just need to find them. 

Sorry if that was a bit long but that's what I get for not posting yesterday, oops!

[fearlesslyreads]

having a rough sensory day and i only have like one follower so idk if this’ll get anywhere but I have a few questions/requests so I’m like pushing past my anxiety brain and posting this.

1) if anyone has pics of sunsets or anything sky related (that’s like calming) it would be greatly appreciated. also cats or dogs. or cats and dogs haha

2) does anyone have any substitutes for medical gloves for people with sensory issues? I have to wear them for work and for the past few shifts, they’ve been really causing me a lot of trouble and I’m trying to just work through it but if there’s a possibility of there being something else, that would be great!

3) if anyone has just extra advice or things that help your sensory issues that would be great. mine are texture, sound, light, and smells. also just like knowing more people that have the same issues would be great.

again, idk if this is going to go anywhere but just writing it out has already been helpful

[thesensorycorner-blog]

Our newest video will be hitting the channel at noon EST time zone!! It's our first video of the "What is it Wednesday" where we explain neurodiversities and tips and tricks on how to help your child if diagnosed with one. This week is about Sensory Processing Disorder! Check it out through the link in our bio. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for notifications of new videos! #sensoryprocessing #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryplay #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth #sensoryintegration #sensory #sensorybin #sensoryactivity #sensoryoverload #sensorymeltdown #sensorylearning #sensorybottles #sensorydiet #sensoryactivities #sensorykids #sensoryseeker #sensoryswing #sensorytoys #sensoryroom #sensorytable #autismspectrumdisorder #autismsensory #autismtherapy #autismawareness #therapy #specialeducation #spdawareness #specialneedsmom https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqU2u5Dum8/?igshid=at8lyh304eki

[hugo-renfield]

My sensory likes and dislikes

Some people are doing this so I’ll do it too why not! Here are a few things I like and dislike. By no means comprehensive, but the main ones that come to mind. 

My dislikes:

Sight:

Bright lights

Camera flashes

Artificial light, especially in the morning. I usually prefer soft yellow light when I must have artificial light. 

When I’m in the car and the shadows from trees and the sun flash quickly and it makes me feel sick.

Sound:

Basically all loud noises, especially fireworks and loud bangs, smoke detectors, machine noises like vacuums or power tools.

Dogs barking

Movie Theatres/loud shows

Any sort of noise at night. I sleep with earplugs.

When I’m really in a mood, I can’t handle the beeping of the microwave

People sighing, humming, whistling, or singing

People talking while I’m reading or watching something

Music with heavy bass, or music in general that I don’t have control over. 

Smell:

Perfume/artificial fragrance

I’m really sensitive to unpleasant smells, even really faint ones.

Bad breath (even really faint)

Food smells that I don’t have control over. Especially cold food smells. Why does food smell so much worse when it’s cold? 

Taste:

Rich foods. I used to tell my parents I didn’t like certain foods because they were “too tasty”. What I meant was that they were so rich they made me feel sick. 

This also goes for really sweet foods. I almost can’t even eat chocolate cake.

Touch:

I have people touching my hair or my feet.

Wrinkles in my bed, especially around my feet and legs

My socks being uneven heights or uneven tightnesses

Hair near my eyes

When I press a button but it doesn’t have the right click feel. 

My likes: 

Sight: 

Glittery things

Time lapse art videos

Sky blue

Nature and landscapes

Sound:

Folk music, particularly in a major key with rhythmic banjo. Talk about happy stimming!

Falling rain

Wind rustling trees

Kitty purrs and cute noises

Smell:

Wintergreen and spearmint

Citrus, especially grapefruit

Pine

Rose and lavender 

Apples

Taste:

Basically the same as smell. Wintergreen/spearmint

Jasmine rice

Tea

Really cold fresh water

Touch:

Pressure. From my weighted blanket, or my cat, or something.

Clay and putty

Kitty tummies

Pressing a button and getting that satisfying click. 

Really smooth things

Wind in my face

My hammock. It swings AND it gives the Good Pressure. 

[mytrhiltaralom]

Did the haircut thing again! I really like it :D easy to style if I want to and no sensory overloading if I don't want to style it. Very auti friendly 😊 the shaved bits are still just SO STIMMY #newhaircut #stimming #stimmy #sensoryprocessing #sensoryoverload #sensoryprocessingdisorder #actuallyautistic #actuallyautisticadult #autistic #autism #autisme #overprikkeling https://www.instagram.com/p/B9WynGypifu/?igshid=1imanmdpwcdp3

[sarahdesigns]

Walking home the long way to try and avoid an afterschool meltdown. It didn't work. But we are lucky to be able to connect with nature so readily x I love the way this tree always looks like its spirit is trying to break free. Might be an idea for my next box. #caldoncanal #staffordshiremoorlands #autism #asd #sensoryprocessing #getoutdoors #trees #treespirit #britishcountryside #inspiration (at Caldon Canal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UpQIfDCSc/?igshid=im856qd2rufz

[hollymarlow]

Poor little dude hates it when I cough, so he turns away and covers his ears. 🙉🙈 #sensoryoverload #sensoryprocessing #coping #cough #coldseason #parenting #parentlife #parenthood #adoption #adoptiveparent #adoptivefamily #adoptionuk #kinshipfamily #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #adoptionbuiltus https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjc8-VHMyNu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=