A Sensory Life...Three Steps for Sensory Success! - Home. Matériel de Psychomotricité. Livres & références Voici un livre qui m'a déjà beaucoup aider pour faire des leçons.
"Outils pour enseigner" chez DE BOECK. Fiches "Nelly & César" chez AVERBODE, idées d'activités de psychomot à partir de matériel de récup ou matériel classique ; papier journal, cerceaux, ... Fiches de Yoga Voici un modèle de fiches que j'ai réalisées pour faire des activités de yoga avec les enfants. Plateau de jeu avec balle Voici un jeu qui propose plusieurs activités de mouvements avec une balle. Cibles clowns Voici mes clowns (réalisés en bois) pour des jeux de lancers en psychomot. Petit matériel de psychomot Voici quelques idées... - Les rubans (à utiliser sur une musique pour un retour au calme ou lors de l'apprentissage d'un mouvement précis à faire dans l'air par exemple.) Astuce : pour les fabriquer, utiliser un simple ruban et des anneaux pour les rideaux en vente en magasin de bricolage. Astuce : ils sont réalisés en coton et remplis avec du bourrage (comme pour les coussin.) Using the Ball vs the Platform Swing for Balance Reactions « Starfish Therapies.
Using the Ball vs the Platform Swing for Balance Reactions As a therapist, we use the therapy ball a lot with our kids.
It helps them to work on balance reactions and postural control as well as provides vestibular input in a variety of directions. The kids love it because usually we sing to them and bounce them and they may even forget they are working. There are a few things to consider when using the ball though. Generally you are holding onto the child in some way so they are being provided stability (most likely at the pelvis) which allows them to only concentrate on activating their core without having to figure out how to counterbalance at the pelvis.
Sensory Diet Activities - SensorySmarts. What is a sensory diet? Just as your child needs food throughout the course of the day, his need for sensory input must also be met. The “Ups” of Trampolines. I know trampolines have inherent risks, and I even know the American Academy of Pediatricians discourages their use.
But as an OT and a mom with “sensational kids” I also know I would never be without one. Of my three daughters, one is a sensory-avoider and one is a sensory-seeker (the third is fairly typical from a sensory standpoint!). Both of my sensory kids LOVE playing on the trampoline and it is an important self-regulation tool for all three of my daughters. A Few Words on Safety Definitely, all safety precautions need to be followed and an enclosure net is a must-have. We recently upgraded to a “double-bounce” trampoline that boasts the highest safety rating on the market.
I will go on, however, to say that I feel that for many of our kids with sensory needs, the benefits of trampolines outweigh the risks in my mind. The Benefits of Backyard Trampolines. Sensory Steps Blog. Tips for Teaching a Child Dressing Skills. When children learn how to dress themselves it is a huge accomplishment.
Independent dressing is a skill that needs to taught and practiced. Here are some tips for teaching a child how to dress: 1. Children will usually learn to undress first. Remember to allow children practice time to undress. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Back to School Tips - SensorySmarts. Back To School with Sensory Smarts Whether a child is going to school for the first time or returning to school after summer break, starting a new school year can be exciting yet disorienting or even downright scary.
New people, new settings, new clothes, and new academic expectations are especially hard for kids with sensory processing challenges who struggle with change and transitions. Ease the Transition Since kids crave predictability and familiarity, maintain regular routines during school breaks and holidays like eating meals at the same time each day, and going to bed and waking up at the same time.
If your child has been going to bed later and getting up later over summer break, readjust sleep-wake cycles little by little. Let your child take part in selecting school supplies and let him use the supplies before school starts so you can make sure everything is familiar and comfortable to use. Horses Soothe Kids with Autism. Animals have helped many kids with autism improve their speech and social skills, but these cases have been largely isolated.
Now the first scientific study of horse therapy finds its many benefits may have to do with rhythm. A study of 42 children with autism, six to 16 years old, found that riding and grooming horses significantly bettered behavioral symptoms. Compared with kids who had participated in nonanimal therapy, those exposed to horses showed more improvement in social skills and motor skills, rated via standard behavioral assessment surveys, according to the study published in the February issue of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Psychologist Robin Gabriels of the University of Colorado Denver, who led the study, speculates that the calming, rhythmic motion of the horses played a role. Printable Kids Sensory Activities List. A handy list of Sensory Integration Activities for Preschoolers: printable for easy reference.
This winter I made a few posts about sensory activities for preschoolers. They were about Fun in the Kitchen, Preschool Activities- Quick and another one about Indoor Bounce Toys. The only problem is that when I needed them right away they were on the computer and not at hand.