Author: Ilana Danneman, PT and Aviva Weiss, MS, OTR/L
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Best Ideas for Classroom Behavior Management
A kindergarten teacher recently commented that going back to school after a long summer is like...
Pack the Perfect Backpack for School
It's back to school time with the anticipation of new friends and new routines – and must-have...
Teaching Social Skills for Life
Not everyone is born with an innate ability to socialize. For some people, including those with...
Wearable Weights for Your Sensory Diet
Weight may not help your waistline but wearable weights can do wonders for your ability to...
Fidgeting Again? 5 Moves for You!
By now you may be the proud owner of a fidget or perhaps even a collection of professionally...
Sensory Survival For Teens
Teens don't like to stand out so it's vital to find subtle ways to address their changing...
Sensory Activities for Heavy Handwork
It's like chores, but for your hands. Heavy handwork strengthens fine motor skills for handwriting...
Chores: Heavy Work for Every Age
Exercise is a relatively modern day need born from our sedentary lifestyles. Though we no longer...
Personal Space: Strategies for Setting Boundaries
If you and I were talking and then I step back, would you remain in place or move closer? Picking...
Vest On, Vest Off? Wearing Times for Weighted Vests
We are frequently asked: "How long should my child wear the weighted vest?" "How much weight does...
Simon Says: Use Coordination to Focus & Attend
Do you remember playing Simon Says? Well, it wasn't just a silly game to keep you out of trouble....
Valentine’s Day Sensory Solutions
It's the one day of the year when we all think of LOVE. Valentine's Day is all about chocolate,...