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Identifying how you are feeling is the first step in emotional regulation. Sometimes it can be difficult to articulate those feelings. Use this visual feelings wheel for younger one’s to help guide & accurately label how they are feeling with visual supports. -- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedules:Bedtime

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

These first/then boards provide students with clear expectations and a visual support for transitioning between activities. Use these first/then boards by printing, laminating, and affixing your velcro pictures where appropriate. This packet offers TEN template options when structuring a visual schedule board: Two-step first/then schedule (2)Three-step first, next, then (2)Four-step to-do, all done schedule (1)Four-step first, next, then, last schedule (2)Four-step numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 schedule

Celebrate your little one's hard work and accomplishments by presenting them with a certificate of their graduation from therapy! Simply print, trim (if desired), fill in the relevant information and present. *Please note - while a pre-written template is provided, if you choose to edit, this download will take you to an editable Canva template. You will need to create a free account on Canva to access.-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can

Whether you work in the early intervention setting, educational setting, or anything in between - knowing the basics of sign language provides an inclusive environment that encourages children of all ages to communicate. Use this handout for the parents that you work with, or place a copy on your clipboard for easy reference during sessions. This handout features 12 signs:MoreHelpPleaseThank YouPlayBathroomI Love YouEatDrinkMilkYesNoThis PDF was hand-drawn in 300 DPI format for optimal quality w

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

Equipping children with a way to communicate their wants can help alleviate anxiety and frustration between both caregivers and children - especially during mealtime! This resource was created to encourage little ones to practice autonomy when it comes to making a selection from choices at the dining table. Included in this resource packet is:48 hand-drawn, realistic food choice illustrations (see "preview" for more details!)6 pages of choice board templatesWant to see more? Check out some of o

Little brains are doing busy doing big things - and that means that winding down for the evening can sometimes be far from calm (for both the child and caregiver!) We created this resource packet as a way to provide extra support during the evening with the use of a routine and visuals - both of which can assist in remediating anxiety and the sleepy time scaries. Best of all, this schedule style has two of our favorite features: it encourages the child's interaction, and it only reveals the s

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

Use these behavior cue cards as a visual reminder of tools that can be used during class time. Laminate & adhere right to the desk for a quick reference! Included in this download:2 Versions of each card (boy & girl)”If I need help I can…” card”If I feel frustrated…” card-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topics below! Visuals + Schedul

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

Using bright and fun illustrations, this 4 page handout includes a variety of educational information with just the right amount of detail. Made to be a digestible handout for caregivers, parents, teachers + therapists, this download details the basics of oral motor and oral sensory input, along with activities + tools to address each. Inside, you'll find: Definitions + explanations of oral motor + oral sensory inputFactors to consider to choose an effective toolCurrent list of static + dynamic

All the benefits, without the prep. These scavenger hunt lists were made with convenience in mind: just print and go! Address environmental awareness, visual scanning, recall and memory, sequencing and task completion, cognition and more with this download. Included are (5) scavenger hunt lists for the following settings:Classroom (ex. white board or chalk board, a desk, a trashcan)Nature/Outdoors (ex. a nest, a feather, a pine cone, a spiderweb)Sensory-Based (ex. something see-through, somethin

Celebrate your little one's hard work and accomplishments by presenting them with a certificate of their graduation from therapy! Simply print, trim (if desired), fill in the relevant information and present. This bundle includes (2) certificate versions for OT, ST and PT (a total of 6 certificates)!-- Your download and use of this product implies understanding of the Terms of Use, which can be found within this document. Want to see more? Check out some of our other resource packets on the topi

Using bright and fun illustrations, this 4 page handout includes a variety of educational information with just the right amount of detail. Made to be a digestible handout for caregivers, parents, teachers + therapists, this download details the basics of oral motor and oral sensory input, along with activities + tools to address each. Inside, you'll find: Definitions + explanations of oral motor + oral sensory inputFactors to consider to choose an effective toolCurrent list of static + dynamic

Visuals can provide little ones with a concrete idea of what is being asked of them, which can alleviate anxiety and increase understanding. These interactive waiting boards not only provide visuals, but can be customized to the child from a variety of choices! This resource includes: 2 versions of waiting board templates: "I am waiting" and "It is time to wait"4 choices of waiting locations (car, lobby, waiting room, my seat)8 choices of activities available while waiting (ex. have a snack, set

Little ones aren't born with their visual system fully-developed. High contrast images help them make sense of an otherwise often blurry world around them while their vision continues to develop. This set includes 24 cards printed two per page. Just print, prop + play! These high-contrast cards can be used for a variety of ages and skills, including: - Motivating babies or children during prone positioning or tummy time - Visual development, visual motor (matching), visual scanning For those st

Potty training can be a daunting task - but it doesn't have to be! This 10 page social story can help support your little one through the transition. This printable booklet provides simple, child-friendly explanations for the routine of potty training. Use the pictures and narration provided, or edit it to customize it to your child's personal routine! *Please note - this download will take you to an editable Canva template. You will need to create a free account on Canva to access. Topics cove

Whether you work in the early intervention setting, educational setting, or anything in between - knowing the basics of sign language provides an inclusive environment that encourages children of all ages to communicate. All 9 signs feature a visual and brief description that demonstrates execution of the gesture. This poster features 9 basic signs to identify needs and preferences, including:MoreAll doneHelpPleaseThank YouBookEatDrinkGoThis PDF was hand-drawn in 300 DPI format for optimal quali