The Cognitive Approach for Self-Regulation

Advertisements The following is an excerpt from my book From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand…

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How to Make and Use “Sensory Bags or Rings” made from Socks, Sweaters or Pants

Advertisements Sensory bags and sensory rings are super easy to make and a versatile therapeutic tool. It is also quite…

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Make Your Own Bilateral Bat, Two-Handled Pull and Zoom Ball Activities

Advertisements The following bilateral sensory activities are easy to individualize, age appropriate for both children and adults and can be…

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Anti-Gravity Positions: Prone Extension and Supine Flexion

Advertisements Prone Extension Between 6 and 12 months of age a typically developing baby is so strong that when placed…

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How to Provide Proprioception: Using Resistive Fine-Motor Activities

Advertisements Squeeze, Push, Pull! Activities that involve squeezing, pushing or pulling provide proprioceptive sensory stimulation to the hand joints and…

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Trader Joe’s Cone Holder Insertion/Stacking Tasks

Advertisements I always thought that those orange holders at the Trader’s Joe store designed to clip onto the cart and…

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