by Kim Dean-Davis | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Self-regulation, Sensory Processing
iYou might be suprised to learn that cup stacking offers a ton of therapeutic benefits, especially for kids! Let’s explore why this simple yet engaging activity is a valuable tool in occupational therapy. 1. Fine Motor Skills Development Cup stacking is fantastic for...
by Jaime Spencer | Self-regulation, Gift Guide, Sensory Processing
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! I’m psyched to be teaming up with Mindful Fidgets® for an amazing Back-to School Giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win a set of 5 Mindful Fidget wearable sensory calming tools! Here are the rules: 1) Follow @MissJaimeOT on...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and celebration. But for parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), it can also be a season of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. The bright lights, loud music, and crowded gatherings that define this...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
Sensory vests are increasingly being used in schools as a tool to support students with sensory processing difficulties. These vests, weighted, compression, or a combination of the two, come in various designs, provide deep pressure stimulation to the body, which can...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Handwriting & Visual Motor Skills, Sensory Processing
By Miss Jaime, O.T. Activity by: Amanda Spielberg OTPs know a secret that we want to broadcast to all parents, teachers, and adults with kids in their lives: Playing makes learning fun! Kids learn while playing! As we start the summer break, let’s talk about kids...
by Miss Jaime | Primitive Reflexes, Rhythmic Movement, Sensory Processing
Tips For Your Sensory Kid to Help Them GET TO Sleep and STAY Asleep I don’t have to convince anyone how important sleep is! Children may have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep—especially those with sensory processing issues. When sleep is difficult for the...
