After a long day at school, many children come home and seem to fall apart. You might see them come home and begin crying, yelling, shutting down, or refusing to do anything. This after-school meltdown (or sensory breakdown) isn’t just about being tired or hungry. For many kids, especially those with sensory processing challenges or ... Read more The post After School Meltdowns: Why Kids Fall Apart at Home and How to Help appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
These separation anxiety activities are great tools for preschool or kindergarten separation anxiety. Occupational therapy approved!| The OT Toolbox
Helping children build strong routines early can set them up for a lifetime of success. This free Healthy Habits Quiz is a fun and simple way for kids to reflect on their choices and learn how small steps add up to big changes. You can download it at the bottom of the post where you […] The post Free Healthy Habits Quiz appeared first on Your Therapy Source.| Your Therapy Source
Did you know the important role that heavy work activities play in our ability to learn, focus, attend, and participate in everyday tasks? It’s true. We all need calming and organizing sensory input in the form of heavy work tasks that provide proprioceptive input through the muscles and joints. Here, we’ll cover what heavy work ... Read more The post Heavy Work Activities appeared first on The OT Toolbox.| The OT Toolbox
Calm down corner, providing strategies, resources, and information on vestibular and proprioceptive systems to help self regulation| The OT Toolbox
Sunday evening, I led a humanist meeting on self-regulation of emotion with and without music. We discussed the following questions: What is the nature of emotions? How do emotions and moods differ? What can go wrong when one fails at self-regulation of emotion (in the moment and more general| CogZest
Navigating the school fire drill by understanding, communicating, and accommodating for sensory needs or new situations| The OT Toolbox
Sensory rooms in schools series. Explore the benefits, why have one, things to consider, cleaning, supervision, use by teachers/aides| The OT Toolbox
Creating a sensory room does not have to break the bank. Keep reading for helpful suggestions to build your sensory room on a budget.| The OT Toolbox
Having an emotions check in for kids is a critical piece of the social emotional skills puzzle. We know the value of addressing emotions and self regulation in mental health. The simple act of checking in with our kids’ feelings and emotions is pivotal in benefiting overall mindset, emotional intelligence, and much more. Here, we’ll ... Read more| The OT Toolbox
The Soothing Sammy calm down toy is great for supporting emotional and self regulation needs in preschoolers.| The OT Toolbox
A regulation station is a great classroom tool to build self regulation strategies and create a successful environment for learning| The OT Toolbox