• A pile of sensory swings

    How to Choose a Sensory Swing

    Have you ever bought a sensory toy like a swing, busy board, or weighted blanket, only to have it collect dust after a few weeks? How about scouring the internet...

    How to Choose a Sensory Swing

    Have you ever bought a sensory toy like a swing, busy board, or weighted blanket, only to have it collect dust after a few weeks? How about scouring the internet...

  • A toddler on a sensory swing

    The Vestibular System

    The Vestibular System: The Sense of Balance The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, helps detect the position and movement of the body in space. It is responsible for...

    The Vestibular System

    The Vestibular System: The Sense of Balance The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, helps detect the position and movement of the body in space. It is responsible for...

  • A boy doing occupational therapy on a platform swing

    The Proprioceptive System

    The Proprioceptive System: The Sense of Body Position Proprioception is the body’s ability to perceive and be aware of force and movement throughout the body. Proprioceptive receptors are located in...

    The Proprioceptive System

    The Proprioceptive System: The Sense of Body Position Proprioception is the body’s ability to perceive and be aware of force and movement throughout the body. Proprioceptive receptors are located in...

  • Touching a soft sensory climbing rope

    The Tactile System

    The Tactile System: The Touch Sense The tactile system is also known as the "touch sense." Nerves under the skin send information to the brain regarding touch, temperature, and pain. Proper processing...

    The Tactile System

    The Tactile System: The Touch Sense The tactile system is also known as the "touch sense." Nerves under the skin send information to the brain regarding touch, temperature, and pain. Proper processing...

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  • Sensory Avoiding Profile

    Sensory Avoiding Profile

    In our post What’s your Sensory Profile, we explain that our sensory profile identifies how much stimuli we can handle and how we attempt to regulate ourselves when it’s too...

    Sensory Avoiding Profile

    In our post What’s your Sensory Profile, we explain that our sensory profile identifies how much stimuli we can handle and how we attempt to regulate ourselves when it’s too...

  • A sensory seeker flying over a foam pit

    Sensory Seeking Profile

    In our post What’s your Sensory Profile, we explain that our sensory profile identifies how much stimuli we can handle and how we attempt to regulate ourselves when it’s too...

    Sensory Seeking Profile

    In our post What’s your Sensory Profile, we explain that our sensory profile identifies how much stimuli we can handle and how we attempt to regulate ourselves when it’s too...

  • A woman doing modified pull-ups from her wheelchair

    Building a Sensory Routine

    As humans, we thrive on routine. It helps us create expectations and build habits. When things go awry in life, a routine can help us find our way back. This...

    Building a Sensory Routine

    As humans, we thrive on routine. It helps us create expectations and build habits. When things go awry in life, a routine can help us find our way back. This...

  • Winnie Dunn's Sensory Profile - Registration, Sensitivity, Seeking, and Avoiding

    What's Your Sensory Profile?

    When it comes to sensory integration (like swinging), being in tune with your individual's tendencies when exposed to stimuli is important. It can help you adapt sooner if something isn't...

    What's Your Sensory Profile?

    When it comes to sensory integration (like swinging), being in tune with your individual's tendencies when exposed to stimuli is important. It can help you adapt sooner if something isn't...

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  • School Solutions for Sensory Needs

    School Solutions for Sensory Needs

    Kevin Anderson

    Children with sensory differences can have educational needs from mild to severe, and a common denominator is their need for sensory and movement regulation. A child experiencing dysregulation within the...

    School Solutions for Sensory Needs

    Kevin Anderson

    Children with sensory differences can have educational needs from mild to severe, and a common denominator is their need for sensory and movement regulation. A child experiencing dysregulation within the...

  • Inclusivity and Movement

    Inclusivity and Movement

    Kevin Anderson

    Today it is more important than ever to create a world where people who do not fit the “norm” can feel connected and have a sense of belonging through inclusive...

    Inclusivity and Movement

    Kevin Anderson

    Today it is more important than ever to create a world where people who do not fit the “norm” can feel connected and have a sense of belonging through inclusive...

  • Finding Focus Through Movement

    Finding Focus Through Movement

    Kevin Anderson, PhD

    Each person with autism is unique and differs as much from one individual to another just as in the general population. But one thing is constant for all people: movement...

    Finding Focus Through Movement

    Kevin Anderson, PhD

    Each person with autism is unique and differs as much from one individual to another just as in the general population. But one thing is constant for all people: movement...

  • Creating an Inclusion-Friendly World

    Creating an Inclusion-Friendly World

    Kevin Anderson, PhD

    There is great work to be done to become a fully inclusive society. The first step to achieving inclusion is empowering individuals to overcome barriers, and understanding how language can...

    Creating an Inclusion-Friendly World

    Kevin Anderson, PhD

    There is great work to be done to become a fully inclusive society. The first step to achieving inclusion is empowering individuals to overcome barriers, and understanding how language can...

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