my three year old was recently diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. it make complete sense and i am kind of relieved that we know why she would behave so odd sometimes. we are in the process of getting approval from our ins. co. for occupational therapy but in the meantime i wanted to know what other moms do with their sensory seekers at home to help stimulate them.
i already bought a bought bouncy ball and plan on pushing her on the swing a lot more. we also do nightly massages which are great.
what else can i do at home and incorporate into our daily schedule? does anyone have any other advice as we start occupational therapy soon? any advice on things to do in public and social situations, we seem to always be out and about running errands.
ALL the answers below are great!! I would also like to add swimming...a great and easy tool to use. The pressure from the water all around their skin and the fact that they use all of their limbs provides alot of stimulation. Wears them out too! :)
I also purchased a great chair at Ikea that closes and spins in circles. He loves it. Don't remember the name of it, but you will know it when you see it.
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I would join an online group of mothers/parents of children with this!
Weighted Balnkets are great for this. Both my kids have them and it helps them both a lot. I do make them if you are intested you can e-mail me at ____@____.com and I will give you all the info and send pictures. The weighted blankets give the deep pressure they need. We use them in the car on trips, overnight, my son even used his at camp this summer and it helped a lot.
Without knowing what is going on in public and social situations I would say tire her out with lots of physical activity first - running around and anything that strengthens their core and improves body awareness. My son is a seeker also. He loves wrestling play and his "crash pad" (a large bean bag). I also purchased a hop ball, a disc swing, and a "dizzy disc" and I signed him up for gymnastics. These things have made a world of difference. He does very well playing with other kids now keeping his hands and body to himself, sharing, etc) and is much more coordinated. Massages and weighted blankets are great for them before bed to "come down" and fall asleep more easily.
Good luck!
I am an educational consultant for Discovery toys. They are educational toys that I think could help you alot! One of my friends has her son in therapy and the therapist actually use some of the toys. If you would like I can give you more information on which toys would benefit you. You can also get a look at www.discoverytoyslink.com/angiew
I really do think they might benefit your little one!
