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Exercises for focus and attention depend on the individual’s unique needs, but there are underlying areas that can support the cognitive skills needed for learning, safety, and behaviors. Occupational therapy providers may use toys for attention because of the primary role that play has in the occupations of a child. Therapy providers can also offer their expertise in the role sensory motor development plays in daily tasks like learning and occupational performance. School Occupational Therapy Activities, Attention Activities For Kids, What Is Occupational Therapy, Proprioceptive Activities, Cognitive Exercises, Time Management Activities, Sensory Integration Therapy, Occupational Therapy Kids, Sensory Motor

Exercises for focus and attention depend on the individual’s unique needs, but there are underlying areas that can support the cognitive skills needed for learning, safety, and behaviors. Occupational therapy providers may use toys for attention because of the primary role that play has in the occupations of a child. Therapy providers can also offer their expertise in the role sensory motor development plays in daily tasks like learning and occupational performance.

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Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, and/or sensory processing disorder kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool for calming and sensory regulation. Learn 45+ DIY vestibular exercises to try with your child indoors, and how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet. Great for gross motor skills and occupational therapy ideas for at home, school, or the clinic. Locomotor Movements, Sensory Processing Activities, Vestibular Activities, Sensory Integration Activities, Proprioceptive Activities, Sensory Regulation, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Integration Therapy, Sensory Seeker

Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, and/or sensory processing disorder kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool for calming and sensory regulation. Learn 45+ DIY vestibular exercises to try with your child indoors, and how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet. Great for gross motor skills and occupational therapy ideas for at home, school, or the clinic.

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Courtney English | Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Instagram: "Movement is magic when it comes to regulation! There are ways to offer the input so the nervous system is able to self calm and organize! These ways are: ✅Relational (offered by a safe adult) ✅Repetitive and predictable movements ✅Rhythmic movements ✅Goal oriented (especially for sensory seekers) If you’re looking for more ways to use and apply these to support regulation, comment below and I’ll send you a link to sign up for waitlist for my calming kids guide! #Momsofinstagram #toddlermom #preschoolmom #regulation #sensoryplay #sensorykids #sensoryprocessing #pediatricot #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapy" Occupational Therapy Calming Activities, Praxis Activities Occupational Therapy, Postural Control Activities For Kids, Pediatric Occupational Therapy Activities, Balance Activities, Early Intervention Occupational Therapy, Physio Clinic, Vestibular Activities, Aba Activities

Courtney English | Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Instagram: "Movement is magic when it comes to regulation! There are ways to offer the input so the nervous system is able to self calm and organize! These ways are: ✅Relational (offered by a safe adult) ✅Repetitive and predictable movements ✅Rhythmic movements ✅Goal oriented (especially for sensory seekers) If you’re looking for more ways to use and apply these to support regulation, comment below and I’ll send you a link to sign up for…

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Mindful Activities For Kids, Coping Skills Activities, Alzheimers Activities, Mindful Breathing, Emotions Activities, Mental Health Activities, Social Emotional Activities, Counseling Lessons, Peaceful Moments

These breathing bracelets are a great activity for those who need a hands on technique to calm down. Breathing bracelets help you remember to slow down and breathe during stressful or overwhelming situations. This approach is a great way to help your children to be mindful of their emotions.You will need:Pony BeadsPipe Cleaners They each

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Occupational Therapy Activities For Kids, Occupational Therapy Kids, Sensory Therapy, Core Strengthening, Occupational Therapy Activities, Core Strengthening Exercises, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Developmental Delays, Sensory Integration

Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!

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