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My Engine is Running is a visual adapted from the program known as The Alert Program. The Alert Program was developed by occupational therapists, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams. The goal of the program is to teach children self-regulation skills through the use of visuals and specific vocabulary. In correlation with this visual, kids are asked to explore and chose sensory regulating tools to promote independence in their self regulation journey. If in a state of dysregulation, the ho

My Engine is Running is a visual adapted from the program known as The Alert Program. The Alert Program was developed by occupational therapists, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams. The goal of the program is to teach children self-regulation skills through the use of visuals and specific vocabulary. In correlation with this visual, kids are asked to explore and chose sensory regulating tools to promote independence in their self regulation journey. If in a state of dysregulation, the ho

My Engine is Running is a visual adapted from the program known as The Alert Program. The Alert Program was developed by occupational therapists, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams. The goal of the program is to teach children self-regulation skills through the use of visuals and specific vocabulary. In correlation with this visual, kids are asked to explore and chose sensory regulating tools to promote independence in their self regulation journey. If in a state of dysregulation, the ho

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to cut around the animals. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting. Can print small (4 images to a page) or large (1 image to a page) based on the individuals needs.

Interoception is the brain's ability to sense, interpret, and integrate internal signals from the body's organs. It is considered the "eighth sensory system". It covers sensations like hunger, thirst, heartbeat, breathlessness, and muscle tension. This internal sense is crucial for emotional regulation, self-regulation, and maintaining bodily homeostasis. Utilizing visuals can assist with the learning and understanding process when it comes to interoception, as this is a topic most children aren

My Body is Running is a visual adapted from the program known as The Alert Program. The Alert Program was developed by occupational therapists, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams. The goal of the program is to teach children self-regulation skills through the use of visuals and specific vocabulary. In correlation with this visual, kids are asked to explore and chose sensory regulating tools to promote independence in their self regulation journey. If in a state of dysregulation, the hope

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to cut around the monkey. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to cut around the lamb. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to bring the caterpillars to the fruit. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. You can cut between the monsters to focus on one section at a time, thus, cutting the worksheet into thirds. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

Hello! This activity is great for in-person and Telehealth services. This activity can be utilized with a pediatric client who may struggle with motor planning, praxis, sensory sensitives, and/or ADHD. For example, have them put on a clothing item that may be uncomfortable on their skin and play this game. You will need this sheet and one or two dice. You can even share your screen of this document and locate a free dice spinner online. The dice sides correlate with two movement activities. You

Tricks and Treats is a Halloween and October activity that is fun for any client. This activity can be utilized with a pediatric client who may struggle with sensory sensitives and ADHD. Have them put on a clothing item that may be uncomfortable on their skin and play this game. this can also be used for an individual with motor planning and praxis difficulties. You will need this sheet, one or two game pieces (can be online or in-person), and a single dice. You can even share your screen of thi

My Body is Running is a visual adapted from the program known as The Alert Program. The Alert Program was developed by occupational therapists, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams. The goal of the program is to teach children self-regulation skills through the use of visuals and specific vocabulary. In correlation with this visual, kids are asked to explore and chose sensory regulating tools to promote independence in their self regulation journey. If in a state of dysregulation, the hope

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to cut around the fish. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to cut around the Hedgehog. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to snip pieces of paper to glue onto the dolphin. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. This incorporates manipulation of handheld tools, such as a glue stick or a pencil/crayon if you would like your student to practice writing their name or coloring in the dolphin too.

This product works on fine and visual motor skills utilizing scissors to bring the monster to the cookie. The visual images make cutting fun and motivating for each student. You can cut between the monsters to focus on one section at a time, thus, cutting the worksheet into thirds. To make it easier, you can add highlighted marks, tracing along the line, as well as, adding highlighted dots to the side of the line for thumb progression while cutting.

The Winter Games visual is a motor planning, praxis, and sensory integration activity to use in with a pediatric client who may struggle with sequencing gross motor movements may enjoy this activity. Have them use a paint dotter or marker (if you want to also work on fine motor grip) and mark three movements that they would like to do. You can demonstrate them, grade up or down as you see fit and ultimately have them do the actions without any form of prompting. You will need this sheet and a fo