The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but fake grass, plastic eggs, and lots of candies are here to stay. Want to make the most of your Easter baskets? See some fun ideas below on how to repurpose some items in fun, interesting, and educational ways. Sensory Bin Use your leftover easter grass to […]
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March 21st (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day as Down Syndrome is caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21! To spread awareness, here are 21 facts about Down Syndrome! Down Syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal disorder. It occurs in approximately 1 in 700 births. Typical characteristics of Down Syndrome are developmental delays, low
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The holiday season can often be filled with a lot of sensory stimulation! Decorations around the house, lights, music, changing schedules, busy kitchens and homes, family gatherings, and a lot of excitement. Here are a few ways to help your kiddo during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (and beyond!). 1. Visual Schedules
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The Fourth of July can mean a lot of things for families. Gatherings, parades, bbqs, and of course fireworks! This year it will look different for all of us as we practice social distancing. However, one thing is for sure, there will still be noise! Children who experience noise sensitivity can easily become upset, agitated
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Here are six of our favorite tips to help kiddos with sensory issues enjoy Halloween. Pick a sensory friendly costume -limit masks, itchy fabrics, and face paints if your child tends to be tactically sensitive Try on the costume and have the child wear it a few times before the big day Set a number of
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Play is an integral component of pediatric occupational therapy. It is through play that the child’s brain develops senses, learns to move, and grasps higher level cognitive functions. Sometimes adults have a hard time understanding how playing games is helping their child. So, I decided to break down one activity and briefly highlight skills
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When we sequence, we put events, ideas, and objects in a logical order. We do it all daylong—we divide our time into what we need to do first, second, and last; and we understand events in our lives by understanding the order in which they occur. For some children, sequencing can be a hard concept
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we like to find fun crafts to do with kids. We’ve listed some links to craft ideas that will help to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory and visual skills. The kids will have fun (you will, too!). From baking to arts and crafts, this Pinterest link offers over
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For most kids Halloween is exciting. Choosing a costume, dressing up to be someone else and receiving candy is fun. However, for kids suffering with Sensory Processing Disorder Halloween can be a nightmare. It’s not that these children don’t want to be a part of the adventure, it’s the sensations the adventure brings that can
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Eugene, OR 97401
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