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This is so true! Sometimes, anxiety, behaviors, attention, and many other challenges show up as a result of something else.

>>> https://gozen.com/8-ways-a-childs-anxiety-shows-up-as-something-else

Sensory integration refers to the brain’s ability to organize and interpret sensory information from our surroundings, allowing us to respond appropriately.

When this process is disrupted, it can affect various aspects of daily life, including motor skills, learning, social interactions, speech, and attention.

This challenge isn’t limited to children; adults can also experience sensory integration difficulties, which may impact their ability to navigate daily tasks effectively.

Understanding sensory integration is crucial for supporting those who face these challenges.

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Absolutely awesome infographic on the eighth - and often misunderstood - sense, interoception, or what's going on inside your body and with your internal organs.
via Neuropositive Living

Helping your child or student become aware of their body's internal signals can significantly enhance their emotional and physical well-being.

The Basics of Pre-Writing Lines & Shapes

Read more about their development here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/basics-pre-writing-activities-skills-kids?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Once you have figured out your child's sensory triggers, it's important to have a plan on how to help them through the sensory overload. Even knowing all the triggers, doesn't mean you can eliminate all sensory overload. But having a plan for how to work through it can be the difference between being overwhelmed at that moment or working towards regulation and calm.

How to Help a Child with Sensory Overload >> https://sensoryprocessingexplained.com/how-to-help-child-with-sensory-overload/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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Annnddd, FREEZE! The freeze dance game is one we love to use in OT sessions because you can support many areas: impulse control, receptive language and auditory processing, gross motor skill coordination, executive functioning, crossing midline, etc. Kids LOVE this game as a brain break! https://www.theottoolbox.com/brain-break-games/

Benefits of Play Learn more about the multifaceted benefits of play, emphasizing its significance across different types of play and age ranges.

50 Sensory Ideas for Small Spaces - The Inspired Treehouse From movement, to tactile activities, to visual activities these ideas encourage sensory processing exploration in even the smallest space.