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FABULOUS AFFORDABLE FIDGET KITS FOR EVERY FIDGETER
Occupational therapists and teachers love using fidget tools for calming, alerting, to promote attending and concentration, decrease stress, and to keep fidgety fingers busy, bodies more relaxed, and minds more focused! Fidgets...
ANXIETY IN THE CLASSROOM
*Re-published article with expressed permission by Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Rachel Ehmke, senior editor at The Child Mind Institute®. Anxiety: What It Looks Like, and Why It's Often Mistaken For Something Else Sometimes...
THOUGHTS ABOUT INTERACTING WITH A CHILD WHO HAS SE...
I recently read a thought-provoking article that provided wonderful "food for thought" that I felt was very worthy of sharing. The article was titled "My daughter's disabled. Please don't look away from her" written by...
10 BEST CALMING TOOLS FOR SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
Children who have sensory differences (like tactile defensiveness, auditory defensiveness, oral defensiveness, etc.) sometimes tune out or go into "sensory overload / sensory shutdown" mode when their nervous systems become...
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND SELF-REGULATION: SKILLS AND...
Thank you to our Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Dr. Joan James! Dr. James has taught at the K-16 levels for over 40 years in a variety of settings including general education and special education (those with learning...
CREATING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOPPING LIST F...
As the new school year approaches, parents and caregivers of children with special needs are gearing up to return to the classroom. This article will explore a thoughtful back-to-school supplies shopping list for children with...
CREATING SENSORY-FRIENDLY SPACES: DESIGNING CLASSR...
As educators and parents, it's important to provide an inclusive learning environment for students to thrive. The concept of sensory-friendly spaces has gained prominence, particularly in the context of universal design....
ACCOMMODATIONS VS. MODIFICATIONS: KNOWING THE DIFF...
Establishing an equitable and inclusive learning environment is essential for the success of every student, regardless of their distinct capabilities and needs. This is where accommodations and modifications come into play....
THE BENEFITS OF NOISE DAMPENING TILES FOR SENSORY ...
Sound Dampening Felt Tiles are an invaluable tool for creating sensory-friendly spaces. These dense materials work by absorbing sound, reducing vibrations, and preventing sound from dispersing throughout the room. In this...
23 FAVORITE STRESS REDUCING FIDGET TOOLS
We're always here to help make your life easier with innovative tools, time-tested strategies, helpful therapy activities, and amazing products that can help reduce some of the stress and anxiety your family may be experiencing....
25 SOOTHING SENSORY TOOLS THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE ...
Today's mission is to be so busy loving life that there's very little time left over for worry, fear, or anxiety. Know that soothing sensory tools can help keep overwhelm, stress, or frustration in check when cabin fever,...
10 ACTIVITIES THAT CAN DECREASE ANXIETY AND HELP C...
Hello and welcome back! We're excited to present our third article in a special series written for our Therapy Shoppe® families by Dr. Carol Claflin, who is a Developmental Psychologist and Pediatric Nurse. Thank you Dr. Claflin...