For kids who need proprioceptive input, parents can easily run out of ideas for channeling that energy in a positive manner. How about some fresh ideas of what to do with the kids?
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Weighted Pencil How To
” Some students benefit from using a weighted pencil, all of the writing time or sometimes. The extra weight gives a little extra proprioceptive input that alerts the student to the fact that s/he is holding something and gives them a bit extra information about where the pencil is, in their hand.” – OT Tools for Public Schools
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction and the Benefits of Taekwondo
Karate (Photo credit: The Consortium)
We started my son on Tae Kwon Do because our occupational therapist recommended it. She said it would be a wonderful outlet to learn regulation, build self-esteem and meet his proprioceptive needs.
Sensory Integration Dysfunction and the Benefits of Taekwondo
Creating a Sensory Lifestyle through Proprioception
It’s amazing how obviously we had a proprioceptive seeker from day one! It’s become a part of the family’s sensory diet to help out my 5yo.
Creating a Sensory Lifestyle through Proprioception
Related articles
- The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun (thesensoryspectrumblog.com)
- What is proprioception? (cpdfordanceteachers.wordpress.com)
Rock Bowling Activity
“Rock Bowling is a sensory motor activty idea that encourages proprioceptive input, tactile input, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination.” – Your Therapy Source
Pool Noodle Course
Hot weekends call for creative outlets. How about having the kids build a pool noodle course with you and then getting in their gross motor practice and proprioceptive outlet. Have fun!
Sensory Processing Disorder and the 7 Senses
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects our 7 (yes, 7!) senses: proprioceptive, vestibular, sight, smell, taste, tactile, hearing. Sensory processing has many aspects to it, as demonstrated in this educational video about sensory issues.
The Proprioceptive (Muscle and Joint) Sense
We’ve been talking about the different senses… but what about proprioception? I thought my younger son was fine until I realized he was walking into a lot of things and unable to gage where his body was…. something I do often. How does SPD affect your child’s vestibular sense?
Impact on the Senses: The Proprioceptive (Muscle and Joint) Sense
Heavy Work Activities (Proprioceptive Input) They Crave
Do you have a kiddo with proprioceptive needs at home? I do! And although I have an arsenal of ideas, one can never have too many ways to help them get that input they are craving. Here is a wonderful and extensive list of heavy work activities that your SPD kiddo may be needing.
Heavy Work Activities (Proprioceptive Input) They Need Them, They Crave Them!
The Sensory Spectrum 