Classroom accommodations for sensory processing challenges These classroom strategies can help kids with sensory processing challenges Read about the accommodations and download a printable list Learn how these tools help with sensory processing issues
Weighted Vests and Compression Garments - The OT Toolbox Weighted vests, weighted clothing, and compression garments are used to offer proprioceptive input to elicit a calm and focused response They tend to be used as a sensory intervention for children with diagnoses like sensory processing disorder, autism (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with the purpose of calming the
Understanding Sensory Processing - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust This section can be used to support your understanding of sensory processing and the impact it may have on participation in everyday activities These videos are helpful for parents, carers, young people, health professionals, schools or anybody working with young people with sensory processing differences
Weighted Vests for Sensory Processing Disorder As our understanding of sensory processing disorder grows, so too does the potential for new and improved tools to manage it Innovations on the Horizon The world of weighted vests is evolving New designs are emerging that aim to be more comfortable, discreet, and effective Some exciting developments include:
Rachel Harrington on Navigating Sensory Processing Issues in Kids With the number of questions I get about sensory processing issues in children, I knew I needed to find an expert on this topic who could really help families struggling with this Enter Rachel Harrington, a pediatric-certified occupational therapy assistant who works with children of different abilities Rachel began her own sensory journey by designing weighted vests that allowed kids to
Sensory Weighted Therapy - Emotions Market By regularly engaging in sensory experiences, individuals can learn to self-soothe more effectively, building a toolkit for managing stressors and emotional upheavals Support for Children and Family Members: Parents can introduce weighted stuffed animals or vests to help children cope with anxiety, tantrums, or sensory overload
Sensory Processing: A Parent-Friendly Guide What is Sensory Processing? Sensory processing is how the brain receives, organizes, and responds to information from the senses When this process works well, kids can focus, move easily, feel calm, and interact with the world confidently When it’s a little “off,” children may seem extra sensitive, seek out movement,
Understanding Sensory Processing - YouTube In this webinar, Hannah Ross, our Senior Occupational Therapist shares practical advice and strategies to support your child’s sensory needs at school and home She explores our senses, explains