A diet rich in....occupational therapy
Hunter has been receiving occupational therapy for over a year to target his sensory needs. We have learned so much from his OT regarding regulating his system with a sensory diet. I have read several books and articles, tried our own methodology, and have realized that a good day revolves around a happy sensory system. We made a sensory box that is filled with a weighted lap pillow(made by a sweet friend), fidgits, and the following items listed on individual index cards, organized by each system.
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Hang on playground equipment
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Sand play- dig, pour
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Play with cars under a table (quadruped)
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Play dough
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Theraputty (Lava)
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Arm Circles/Wall push-ups
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Climb under bean bags and pillows
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Obstacle Course
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Rope jumping
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Wheelbarrow walking
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Bear or crab walk
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Weight bearing over an ab ball
*Steam rolling with physioball
SENSORY SYSTEM:PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Seated tug of war with therabands
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Pour rice, beans from pitcher to cup
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Push heavy laundry basket
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Write with sidewalk chalk
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Simon Says
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Steam roller with therapy roll
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Swing
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Give yourself a hug
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Climb up and down stairs
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
*Joint compressions to shoulders, fingers, elbows, ankles, hips, wrists, and knees
SENSORY SYSTEM: PROPRIOCEPTIVE
ORAL MOTOR:
*Drink from a straw
*Chewy food (sticky granola bar)
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Simple verbal instructions
(put your finger on your nose,
stretch up tall)
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Play Simon Says
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Listen to headphones and music therapy
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Control CD player
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Play with bubble wrap
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*dance time
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Paint popcorn- hold popcorn in one hand,
paint in other (bilateral hand movement),
string onto string or glue on paper
SENSORY SYSTEM: AUDITORY
*Guess that sound game- put objects in
a bag and have child guess
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Bend
*
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Spinning around in a circle
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Jumping jacks
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Obstacle course
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Bounce on therapy ball- slow, then fast
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Crawl through a tunnel
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Carry box of toys to shelf
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Climb the stairs
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*Push heavy box/basket from one
side of the room to the other
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
*blow bubbles
SENSORY SYSTEM: VESTIBULAR
MOVEMENT/BALANCE
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Lotion massage to hands and arms
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Wash hands/face- add scrubbers,
brushes, sponges,etc.
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Water play with sponges, water dropper
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Play dough/ Moon Sand
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Sand play
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Have child hold cold items (ice pack, etc)
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Tickle torture
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Squiggle Wiggle Pen
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Play in shaving cream
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Finger Paint
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Pop bubble wrap
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Line caboose
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Wash dishes
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Find objects in rice bin
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Tear newspapers, shred paper
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Sorting with tactile material:
cotton balls, feathers, sand paper, brushes
SENSORY SYSTEM: TACTILE
*Sort beans in egg cartons
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