This is just one example of a toolkit for having “on hand” for kids with sensory processing issues. A variety of fidget type toys can be helpful for getting the child to sit still longer than they usually like to!
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Sensory Processing and Preschools Episode 44
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Today I discuss the dynamics between early intervention preschools, parents, and kids with sensory processing issues. There are a lot of different perspectives coming into play with this setting, and it can be a challenge to get everyone on the same page.
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Dew Drops Water Beads for Tactile Sensory Play
These water beads can be a great tactile sensory play item! Parents should supervise their children when they are playing with these!
Picky Eating in Toddlers Episode 43
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On this episode, I talk about issues related to toddlers and the “picky eating” phase versus when there is a bigger issue to consider with eating.
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The First Years Stacking (Nesting) Cups for Toddlers
These cups are great for toddler development. Problem solving skills for figuring out how to put them together, color recognition and understanding, counting, etc.
Typical Development 12-24 month old Toddler Episode 42
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On this episode, I discuss the typical development of toddlers between the ages of 12-24 months (or 1-2 years). All areas of development are included such as: gross motor, fine motor, language, cognition, social/emotional, and self help.
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Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wooden Block Cart Educational Toy With 30 Solid Wood Blocks
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Bober, Sally J., et al. “Toddlers’ Persistence in the Emerging Occupations of Functional Play and Self-Feeding.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 July 2001, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1869010&resultClick=3. Accessed 29 Sept. 2017.
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Head Lag Infant Development Episode 41
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In this episode, I talk about head lag in infant development. Head lag is where you pull the infant to a sitting position and watch to see if their head lags behind or lifts along with their body. I discuss potential red flags with head lag.
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Typical and Atypical pull to sit head lag:
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Flanagan, Joanne E., et al. “Head Lag in Infants at Risk for Autism: A Preliminary Study.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Sept. 2012, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851612&resultClick=3. Accessed 25 Sept. 2017.
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Infant Bright Starts Floor Mirror
Perfect for encouraging infants to lift their head up during tummy time to strengthen their head and neck muscles! Great for social play, language, and cognition too!
Auditory Processing Disorder Episode 40
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On this episode, I talk about Auditory Processing versus Typical Toddler “Ignoring”. This is a question so many parents of toddles with auditory processing issues have! It can be difficult to tell if kids are acting certain ways because of sensory issues or just typical toddler behaviors.
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Ahn, R. R., Miller, L. J., Milberger, S., & McIntosh, D. N. (2004). Prevalence of parents’ perceptions of sensory processing disorders among kindergarten children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58, 287–293.
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