Drawing on a vertical surface has many great benefits for fine motor coordination. Kids can also practice standing in one place and reaching the entire board – and crossing midline when reaching with each hand!
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Crossing Midline in Child Development Episode 64
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On this episode, I talk about what the term “Crossing Midline” means and what types of activities encourage this. I also discuss what to look for when evaluating whether or not a child is having issues with being able to cross midline.
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Seymour, Tom. “Corpus Callosum: Function and Disorders.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318065.php.
“Corpus Callosum.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Mar. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_callosum.
Bailey, Regina. “What Is the Corpus Callosum, and Whats Its Function in the Brain?” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/corpus-callosum-anatomy-373219.
“Help Your Child Develop the ‘Crossing the Midline’ Skill.” North Shore Pediatric Therapy, North Shore Pediatric Therapy Http://nspt4kids.Com/Wp-Content/Uploads/2016/05/nspt_2-Color-logo_noclaims.Png, 21 Sept. 2017, nspt4kids.com/parenting/help-your-child-develop-the-crossing-the-midline-skill/.
Sensory Processing Disorder Teaching Independence Episode 63
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On this episode, I talk about what it means to be an independent person, some ideas on ways to teach kids to become independent adults, and how to incorporate these same techniques with kids who have sensory processing needs.
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Lavender Scented Aromatherapy Weighted Cat Stuffed Animal
I have not purchased this specific item, but I have purchased similar ones. They have been wonderful for providing some olfactory (sense of smell) stimulation at the same time as providing some calming pressure from the weight of the item.
Environmental Enrichment Episode 62
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On this episode, I discuss a research study on Environment Enrichment, and how that can be used on a daily basis especially for kids with Autism.
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**Please email me if you want the link for the research study! I have
it in pdf format I can send via email!**
Early Intervention Using a Whole Child Approach Episode 61
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On this episode, I discuss how we can view one play activity in different ways. What therapists are looking for when observing a child play with toys, objects, and just overall interacting with their parents and siblings.
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Interview with Ayelet Marinovich from Strength In Words Episode 60
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On this episode, I have an interview with Ayelet Marinovich who is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, parent educator, singer, and mother based in the San Francisco Bay area. She is the creator of Strength In Words, whose mission is to promote caregiver & baby interaction and support parent education through music, play, sensory experiences, and language-rich environments. Her website is: https://www.strengthinwords.com
Strength In Words Community LAB: content and community hub for families with infants and toddlers: community.strengthinwords.com
Strength In Words Weekly: a FREE weekly email series about play, specific to your child’s age for parents and caregivers from “expecting” to 36 months (using items already in your home!): bit.ly/siw-weekly
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Weight Bearing Activities with Kids Episode 59
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On this episode I discuss what weight bearing means when working with infants and toddlers. I also talk about what the potential benefits of weight bearing activities are, and give some examples of what those activities look like.
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