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The following strategies may help introduce your child to compression clothing and weighted products, particularly if they experience sensory challenges or are initially hesitant to use them. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have applied these occupational therapy principles in school, home, and clinical settings. The goal is to help your child associate deep pressure with a calming and positive experience. Creating a supportive, encouraging environment can make it ea

For many families, finding the right sensory or adaptive product for their child can be life-changing—but paying for it can sometimes feel like another challenge. Sensory compression clothing, adaptive garments, safety products, and other sensory supports can help children participate more comfortably in everyday activities, school, therapy, and family life. Yet many parents don't realize that there may be organizations, programs, or funding sources that can help with the cos

Play is your child’s job. It is their occupation. No, play is not simply a break in their day or a diversion from “real” learning. Play is powerful. Play provides children with meaningful, motivating opportunities to practice the skills they need for healthy development—across sensory, motor, emotional, social, cognitive, and executive-function domains. How? Children learn best when they are engaged, motivated, and actively participating. Play creates exactly those conditions

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How to set up sensory rooms as an alternative to playrooms for maximum effectiveness with children with sensory disorders.

Lighting, colors, design, and furniture are all elements that help make your child’s bedroom safe and comfortable. For kids with special...

While many young children struggle with focus, organization, and impulse control, these behaviors tend to be more severe and persistent...

Lift, push, pull, climb, carry… These are just some of the heavy physical body movements you may hear one say when talking about...

Each type of disability is different and requires special modifications to your house. Adaptations for every situation are key to...

Exploring best practices to empower you to help your child navigate from one activity to another.

Self-regulation strategies for parents of children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and Sensory Processing Disorder.

The importance, benefits and cautions of green spaces for children with neurological disorders.