3. Stimulate the balance system with BIG Movements
Stimulate and engage the Vestibular or Balance System with some of these ideas: Play "row, row, row your boat" while the participant sits on the Orange Knubby Mats. Toss, roll, & catch the heat-sensitive ball - notice finger & palm print Wiggle on the Black Chair Feet - they enable free movement while seated (level it up by placing the vibrating cushion behind their back) Get out the Body Movement card deck and try some poses Tap along to music with the Boom Whakers - look up Youtube videos for ideas! Try doing crab walks and bridges using feet in the Knubby Mat and Hands or torso on the vibrating cushion
4. Use Deep Pressure to soothe the body/mind
Deep pressure can help to relieve anxiety by regulating the sensory system. This can be misunderstood and appear as challenging behaviour e.g. pushing others Push-ups off the wall feet or hands on the vibrating cushion or nubby mats throw the heat-sensitive ball at targets and different heights Catch and toss the ball with your hands, feet, 2 fingers, etc. Place the weighted lap pad on the knees, hips, shoulders Keep constant light pressure (a finger is fine) or squeeze of pressure on large muscles, pulse the pressure for a count of 3 on, 3 release
5. Music and Movement
Strick a Pose from the deck like Simon, Says games As long as the music is playing, we need to hold this Movement pose Simon Says Yoga
Points to remember All self-regulation activities should be monitored and supervised at all times by a caring adult. Sensory breaks should be timetabled and directed by the adult to get the most from the sessions. A visual task strip would be helpful to show what the child needs to do within the session. TFH are not trained Occupational Therapists and all information is given as a basic introduction.
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