Sensory Integration

Warning Signs that Your Child is Having Difficulty with Sensory Integration

Children who struggle with sensory processing disorder may struggle with processing senses information (smell, touch, movement, vision, taste and hearing). They may have difficulty responding appropriately to this information. Often, they possess one or more senses that either under or overreact to stimulation. The child’s behavior and development can be affected by this disorder. Sensory Integration Disorder […]

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Sensory Integration

Tactile Defensiveness

Children who experience tactile defensiveness, a type of sensory processing disorder, are hypersensitive to touch sensations and are overwhelmed and fearful of everyday activities and experiences. Sensory defensiveness often prevents a child from interacting and playing that are both important to social and learning interactions. Because their tactile systems are giving out inaccurate information, children […]

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Sensory Integration

Gravitational Insecurity

Gravitational insecurity is an extreme fear of everyday movement, having one’s feet off the ground, or being in an upright position. Children experiencing this fear have issues with gravity and they exhibit out-of-proportion reactions to situations that don’t pose any real danger. They prefer to stay low to the ground and you will usually find […]

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Occupational Therapy

How Children with Autism Benefit from OT (Occupational Therapy)

Autism is often characterized by difficult communicating and connecting with others, according to WebMD. Additionally, individuals with autism also show interested limited to specific activities and play. However, Autism Speaks also outlines a list of smaller symptoms which frequently present in individuals with autism, including trouble with how they take in information concerning tastes, textures, […]

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Fine Motor Skills Sensory Integration

Signs of Dyspraxia in Children

A person who suffers with dyspraxia experiences problems with coordination, movement, processing, memory, judgment and other cognitive skills. This condition affects the body’s nervous and immune systems. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, people who have dyspraxia have challenges with completing fine motor tasks and planning. These issues can range anywhere from simple […]

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Fine Motor Skills

Finger Strengthening Toys

As an adult, you probably don’t give much thought to your fine motor skills, even though you use them on a regular basis. From writing to zippering your jacket and from tying your shoes to cutting your steak, you are constantly putting those tiny muscles in your hands to work. To you, it may seem […]

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Sensory Integration

How Is Pediatric Occupational Therapy Helpful for Children Who Have Difficulty Paying Attention and Sitting Still to Focus

Pediatric occupational therapy has a wide range of methods to help children with focusing problems, whether it is due to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or another cause. Many of these kids have sensory processing challenges, which is what occupational therapy addresses. The Fidget Factor Children with ADHD often wiggle a lot and make lots of noise. […]

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Occupational Therapy

Classroom Signs that Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Occupational Therapy

A little extra help from pediatric occupational therapy can help a child adapt and thrive in the classroom. Both you and his teacher can spot signs that indicate his/her challenges are more than a passing phase and could benefit from pediatric occupational therapist. Here is a look at five indicators that your child might be a […]

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Sensory Integration

Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autism

Help for children with autism has been reported in a new study. Sensory integration therapy was shown to help the children reach daily goals and reduce the amount of outside assistance they needed. As practiced by occupational therapists, sensory integration therapy uses play, designed in ways to change how the brain responds to activities that […]

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Sensory Integration

What is the Vestibular System and How is it Considered One of the Main Senses in Regulating Sensory Integration

  This sensory system plays an important role in muscle tone, motor control, stability, ability to correctly perceive things around them visually, balance, language skills that rely on the auditory system, and even with attention. However, little is discussed about a person’s vestibular system and how it plays a role in daily living. Basically, it […]

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