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“The Big Alphabet Book of Critter Tales” by OT/speech
See what this is all about! Click & Go!
Sparky the Fire Dog Fire Prevention Kid Friendly Activities
National Fire Protection Association | Sparky® is a trademark of NFPA
Introduction to Pretend Play
Marshmallow Candy-Cane Slime Time!
DIY: 30+ Sensory & Pretend Play Bins for Never-Ending Growth & Learning Experiences
Developing a sensory Friendly snack Diet
OT Activities for:
Adventurous and Risky Playtime
When Your Child Bites: How to Reduce or Stop This Behavior
An OT Sensory Approach to Experiencing Taste, Textures, & Develop Oral-Motor Control
Sensory Strategies to use in Developing Self-Care Skills
Sensory Play: A Treasure Chest of Sensory Ideas and Activities - e-book
The Struggle is Real: Living With Sensory Overload, Tactile Defensiveness, Trigger Tantrums
Sensory Play Time
Improving Your Child’s Attending & Attention Skills
Sensory Diet for Children with Sensory Processing Concerns
Developing Reach, Grasp, and Release
Fine Motor Skill Development Impacts Transition to School
Improving a Child’s Impulse Control
Movement and Balance: Developing the Vestibular System
Sensory Touch Issues: Tactile Defensiveness
OT Flashlight Seek & Find Scavenger Hunt
Sleep Challenges with Sensory Processing Disorders
Dyspraxia: What is it? Does My Child Have It? What Can I Do?
SPD: What Type of Sensory Issues Does Your Child Have?
Reducing Tip-Toe Walking Behavior
The Pain of Sensory Overload (4 Videos)
(Presented by Beacon School Support)
Oral Sensory Seeking Mouthing, Chewing & Sucking Behaviors
Sensory Based Ideas, Activities, Exercises
Developing your child’s Body Part Awareness and Coordination
Self Awareness & Proprioceptive Sensory Box
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Learning How to Use Scissors to Snip & Cut
Developing Pre-School Readiness in Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
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Sensory Friendly Chores & Age-Based Learning at Home
Block Play Provides a Great Learning Playtime Experience
Theme & Holiday Based OT Sensory Activities
Heavy Work & Chores: Helping Your Child Calm and Focus
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OT and Slowed Auditory Processing: What Can You Do?
SPD and Going Out: How to Manage & What You Can Do
OT Series on Travel with Kids with SPD
Sensory Light Box to Make at Home
Self-Help Dressing Games & Activities
OT Blog Series on Self Help Skills Continue
OT Gift Guide For Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
Get a Gift They Will Love and Play With!
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Meal Time Blogs
Sensory Systems
Follow to Page of Links for Sensory Ideas
Sensory Overload and Quiet Time
Toileting 101
Is Your Child Ready?
Use of Essential Oils
Play In All It’s Forms
Sensory - Interactive - Exploratory
Why Playdough? What’s It All About?
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Visit the Kid Friendly Fun Page!
Beyond Coloring!
5 Types of Fidgets to Match Your Child’s Sensory Needs
Sensory Slime recipes
Kid Friendly, Edible, No Borax or Contact Solutions used - Let’s Get Slimed!
Self Care ~ Self Help
Developing Functional Daily Living Skills
Sensory Scavenger and Learning Hunts
Food Dyes, Flavors, Preservatives, and Effect on Behavior
Kids 7-Minute HIIT Work Out for Self-Regulation “poster”
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All information presented is written by Judy Benz Duncan, Occupational Therapist, original illustrations by Cathy Wilcox, graduate of State University of New York - Corning, majoring in Speech-Language Pathology.
NOTE: All activities and suggestions presented here at TheraPlay4Kids can be modified to fit the child’s ability and developmental levels. Working with the child’s early intervention specialist, therapist, teacher, or practitioner is highly recommended for guidance, safety concerns, and for any needed accommodations or adaptations for the child’s specific individual needs, or developmental stage of development.
Before beginning any new program, activity, exercise, or make changes, be sure to consult with your child’s doctor, and service providers for individualized guidance, direction, and supervision. These ideas and suggestions presented on TheraPlay4Kids are meant to help support and promote, however, since each child, diagnosis, medical status, and situation is different, one should seek help and approval from your child’s providers in order to achieve the best outcomes and ultimate safety for all involved. Please make use of this site and all the information presented at your own discretion for the safety and well-being of all involved.
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