A fun and useful activity for kids who have issues with body awareness and motor planning. Can be used as a Proprioceptive Sensory activity for kids with sensory needs. Kids get inside and push with their arms and legs to feel the resistance and give excellent pressure to their body for calming and organizing sensations.
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Gymnic Disc-O-Sit Jr. Inflatable Seat Cushion
This item is great for posture and core activation. However, it is also great for Vestibular and Proprioceptive Sensory Processing. For those kids that have trouble sitting still, this can give them the stimulation they are looking for while they are still sitting in one place. It can help them stay seated long enough to play with toys or maybe even for meal or snack time.
Vestibular Sensory Processing Episode 7 Special Needs Topics
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On this episode I discuss Vestibular Sensory Processing with kids. I talk about 2 different aspects of this area where one is the kids who are overly sensitive to movements, and the kids who need more stimulation to this area before they feel the movements. Both types are described and some possible suggestions are given as well.
Special Needs
Sensory Processing
Child Development
Milliard Anti-Burst Peanut Ball 23″ X 12″ Size
This peanut ball is great for kids who love to bounce or they can roll over it on their belly. An excellent way to get their head moving through space for Vestibular Sensory Processing!
Mini Trampoline with Handle
A mini-trampoline can be a great activity for kids who love to jump or kids who are learning to jump! The handle is great because they can hold on to it to help with balance, but they can still get the up and down movement they love!
Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper for Vestibular Sensory Processing
This toy is great for balance and movement. It has suction cups on the bottom of it that make a popping sound when they rock it back and forth. Kids can sit on it or stand with supervision or appropriate assistance for their developmental level. Great for side to side and back and forth movements!