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Dive into the world of emotions with our comprehensive 'Zones of Regulation Social Story Bundle.' Explore feelings, build self-awareness, and develop emotional regulation skills through engaging narratives and interactive activities. Perfect for educators, therapists, and parents seeking to support social-emotional learning journeys This purchase contains (5) separate products: - "Learning About The Zones" Social Story - "Green Zone" Social Story - "Red Zone" Social Story - "Yellow Zone" Social

It's all of our favorite sensory resources in one! We've created this bundle to provide our helpful set of sensory handouts at a discounted cost. Within this download, you'll get: Sensory Simplified Part 1: All 8 Systems (+BONUS: Oral Sensory Processing) Sensory Simplified: 2-Sided Informational Handout with Definitions + Activities Sensory Simplified: Sensory Processing + the H2O Analogy Oral Motor + Oral Sensory: Informational Handout for Sensory Diet Sensory + LanguageSensory Diet Resource Pa

Let's assume that a child has 3 meals and 2 snacks per day. A therapist treating that child may see them twice a week, leaving that caregiver with 33 opportunities each week to continuing addressing feeding! Looking at these numbers, it's easy to see that equipping the caregiver with the tools and strategies to encourage their child's progress is paramount. This resource packet focuses on the approach of food chaining, a proven, positive approach to increasing the variety of a child's diet and

A sensory diet focuses on what a child's sensory system needs in order to achieve a regulated and "ready to learn" state. So what exactly is a sensory diet, what does it need to include, and how can you tell if it's actually working to provide what the child needs? This resource we created answers all of the above and more! This resource packet covers the following topics:What is a sensory diet and what does it include? Important considerations Creating a sensory diet that works A printable lis

Children with learning disabilities have a significantly higher level of primitive retained reflexes compared to other children (Hickey & Feldhacker, 2021). When we think of reflexes, we may envision being tapped on the knee at the doctor's office, or yanking our hand away from a hot stove. These reflexes allow our bodies and brains to complete motor movements without having to consciously think about it. Primitive reflexes are named for the part of the brain in which they originate - the prim

Looking for sensory diet visuals that can be used in the classroom, clinic, and at home? This packet includes 84 bright, realistic sensory diet visuals that can address a variety of sensory needs, including: Tactile + messy playHeavy work + proprioceptionCalming and regulating inputAlerting and arousing inputAnimal walks Classroom tasks + activities...and more!Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see mo

This first release from our Sensory Simplified series is our most comprehensive resource yet!Created with the intention to inform educators and parents on the sensory processing system, this resource can also be utilized by therapists. When we understand the how and why behind sensory input and processing difficulties, we are better able to support the child's ability and readiness to learn. With easy-to-digest explanations, this resource includes detailed (but not overwhelming) information on

While many forms of sensory input can be overstimulating (like movement or touch), proprioception encourages neural organization. Proprioceptive input is calming and has an organizing effect on the nervous system. Think of how we as adults feel more focused, relaxed and centered after a massage. It can be provided through a variety of channels, including from another person or item, through gross motor activities, fine motor resistive activities and oral motor input! As pediatric OT's, it's of

Be gone, stick figures - here's a resource we needed so badly that we created it ourselves! Looking for a variety of visuals that can be used in the classroom, clinic, and at home? One that can apply to educators, therapists and parents? You've found it! This packet now includes OVER 350+ hand-drawn, realistic illustrations that can provide support during transitions, assist in managing expectations and anxiety, specify expected behaviors, help with task initiation and sequencing, and more! No

Children with learning disabilities have a significantly higher level of primitive retained reflexes compared to other children (Hickey & Feldhacker, 2021). When we think of reflexes, we may envision being tapped on the knee at the doctor's office, or yanking our hand away from a hot stove. These reflexes allow our bodies and brains to complete motor movements without having to consciously think about it. Primitive reflexes are named for the part of the brain in which they originate - the prim

Therapeutic Brushing is a practice sometimes recommended by occupational therapists for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: To decrease tactile defensiveness (oversensitivity to touch or other textures)As an emotional regulation tool in times of frustration As a way to connect with your childTo use before bed as a way to provide calming inputWhile much of the research is anecdotal as to how effective this tool is for specific reasons, it can be considered one of the many sensor

Core function is important for balance, athletics and even respiration. You can incorporate this important work during play activities for a win-win! This resource packet covers the following topics:What is the difference between core strength and core stability? At-home therapy hacks using household itemsPositions for play activities that engage the core: prone, supine + quadrupedOver 40+ activities to encourage core strength + stabilityThis core engagement packet can serve as a resource for bo

When it comes to behavioral outbursts and navigating those big feelings that our little ones will experience, we are faced with many questions: What is causing this? Is it sensory? Is it behavioral? Am I managing this the right way? Do they feel supported through this? What more can I do?This resource packet was originally created to help support the staff and families that we work with - and now it's available to you, too!When it comes to the development of coping skills, it is important to kn

Looking for a variety of visuals that can be used in the classroom to offer students choices for sensory breaks? You've found it! This packet includes OVER 80+ hand-drawn, realistic illustrations that can provide support during transitions, assist in managing expectations and anxiety, and specify choices in the classroom and school settings! Over 20+ choices are no-prep, channeling proprioceptive (deep pressure) input to provide neural organization and a sense of calm to refocus within the cl

As occupational therapy practitioners, sensory processing is one of our very favorite things to address, as it sets the foundation for so many other skills! For those outside of the field, engaging little ones in sensory integrative activities may seem a little peculiar at first. We created this resource to provide information to other practitioners, as well as caregivers and educators, regarding sensory processing and how before we can anticipate a child to be able to attend and absorb new in

Visits to the doctor can be a common source of anxiety for little ones. They may not always know what to expect at their appointment, what's being addressed that day, what comes next or who they'll be seeing! We've created this interactive social story resource to provide a way for children to take ownership over their visits to the doctor, and to give them a sense of security and calm by knowing what they can do if they find themselves in an anxious moment! Included in this resource you'll be a

Mealtime makes for an incredibly rich sensory experience between the smells, sounds, tastes and textures. Couple that with the fact that our mouth is one of the most densely populated areas of our body when it comes to tactile receptors - it's easy to see how it can become a lot for little ones to process! We created this resource to present research-backed principles in a quick "cheat sheet" format. Helpful for caregivers, parents and therapists, this download provides 7 tips for taking the str

*Updated 6/24 to include a one-page "cheat sheet" quick guide!*Attention is foundational and required when it comes to having a child imitate, experiment with and learn new actions and concepts. So, how do we engage a child?Of course, while there is a variety of factors that may be playing a role in decreased attention, the information in this resource can be generalized throughout settings to encourage a child's level of engagement and joint attention. In this digestible download, we cover: Wh

OTs are an integral part of the therapy team, focusing on increasing the participation of those we work with in their desired and required activities needed for living a fulfilling and independent life. Occupational therapy covers a wide range of skills - and that’s why we love it so much! This quick, one-page resource was created to be an easy explanation for caregivers, teachers and parents. Please note, as with all of our resources, this download does not substitute skilled medical interventi

Bilateral integration involves not only the hands, but the entire body! It plays an important role in so many of our daily activities. This resource packet includes 8 (full color and low-ink) handouts that cover the following topics:Defining bilateral integration and its importanceSigns of difficulty with bilateral integrationExplanations and examples of the differing types of bilateral integration, including asymmetrical, symmetrical, reciprocal and midline crossingThis resource packet can serv