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What is a Sensory Seeker and How Can I Support Them?
*note: this post contains affiliate links Two of the most popular questions I get asked are :What is a sensory [continue reading]
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The OT Butterfly Blog
The OT Butterfly Blog is full of educational resources about development, insights on sensory processing and simple activities for parents to do at home with their neurodivergent child.
Stop the screen time battles with these tips from an OT
Screen time discussions are unavoidable as an OT, and as a mom. I also find myself battling an inner dialogue [continue reading]
Bringing your neurodivergent child to the zoo: Tips from an OT
Bringing your neurodivergent child to the zoo should be more fun than stressful… use some of these tips to help boost regulation throughout the day for a successful trip! [continue reading]
What to do when your toddler hates bath time
Some toddlers hate bath time because of the transition to bath time, but some toddlers have sensory issues that make bath time hard. [continue reading]
Vestibular Input: What, Why, How
Let’s talk about vestibular input. It’s more than just swinging and spinning. There’s actually 5 types of vestibular input, let’s learn about them! [continue reading]
Preparing Your Child for the Dentist: Tips from an OT
*Note: this post contains affiliate links A high-stimulus environment like the dentist is always troubling as a parent of a [continue reading]
Is Sensory Processing Disorder a Real Diagnosis?
Even though Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is not currently listed as a DSM diagnosis, the presentation of SPD as a [continue reading]
Non-traditional ways to measure progress in a sensory kid
So you do the heavy work, you do the home program your OT gives you and follow all the suggestions [continue reading]
Talking to your child about their sensory triggers
If you have a child who has sensory sensitivities and is a sensory avoider, then you’re no stranger to their [continue reading]
Consistency with home sensory strategies
I asked parents what’s the hardest thing about implementing a sensory diet at home and the number 1 answer was, [continue reading]
Level Up your Sensory Play Ideas
I bet if you went to Pinterest or instagram right this very second and typed in: “sensory play ideas”, [continue reading]
Sick of the clothing battles? Help your sensory sensitive child today.
Dealing with sensory issues with clothing in children is a daily battle. Sometimes, multiple times a day. But how do [continue reading]
When Your Child is Sensory Seeking And Sensory Avoiding
A person with a mixed sensory threshold is someone who doesn’t respond consistently to sensory input in one specific way. For example, they may over respond to sound, but under-respond (and maybe even seek) other inputs, like touch and movement.
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Proprioceptive Input: The Magic Pill for Sensory Regulation
What exactly is proprioceptive input and why do Occupational Therapists keep talking about it? If you’ve never heard of the [continue reading]
How to Support a Movement or Vestibular Seeker
We all know a kid who inherently NEEDs to move their body all day long. But have you ever noticed [continue reading]
Sensory Dysregulation: What it is and How to Help
Sensory dysregulation can look different for each child. Learn about common signs of dysregulation and how to support them in this blog.
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Ice Cube Jewel Rescue Activity for Preschoolers
It’s the height of quarantine, my poor girl is getting tired of the same activities, same people and same toys [continue reading]
Crossing Midline Low Prep Activity
If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re returning viewer, you must know that I am proudly obsessed with all things [continue reading]
Bocce Ball: A graded force activity for kids
I was introduced to “the real” Bocce ball when I was attending an outdoor wedding in San Diego. I was [continue reading]
Color Shading: A graded force activity for kids
I’m such a big coloring fan. I love coloring mostly with crayons or colored pencils because I love the versatility [continue reading]
Playdough Writing: A graded force activity for kids
Are we ever really too old to be playing with play dough? I, for one find it extremely therapeutic. If [continue reading]
Playdough smash: A graded force activity for kids
Are we ever really too old to be playing with play dough? I, for one find it extremely therapeutic. If [continue reading]
Pouring Liquids: A graded force activity for kids
One of my favorite, probably most functional ways to practice graded force: pouring liquids. If you need a quick introduction [continue reading]
Do’s and Don’ts for Evaluating Therapists
The tables were turned recently, when I found myself sitting on the other side of the table, as a parent [continue reading]
What You Need to Know About a Sensory Meltdown
Do you know a child or toddler who seems to go from 0-100 without a noticeable trigger? Does that kiddo [continue reading]
When to Introduce a Pencil Grip
One of the most common referrals I get is to assess handwriting skills and “awkward” pencil grasps. What counts as awkward? And if it is awkward, how do you fix it? Is it necessary to fix it? [continue reading]
12 Ways to Practice Handwriting
If you’ve read my post on the development on handwriting skills, you know that handwriting isn’t just about handwriting. You [continue reading]
Alerting Sensory Strategies For the Classroom
One of the challenges of having an under-responsive student is that they don’t initiate the seeking or requesting of particular [continue reading]
