On the Road to Self-Regulation: A Collection of Ideas for Proprioceptive and Vestibular Input
My oldest son Gabriel is a “sensory seeker.” He seeks deep pressure (proprioceptive) input so that his body can stay calm and organized. He also seeks vestibular input (that which is related to balance and movement). As a toddler he would climb to the very tippy top of the jungle gym and then stand on it. Because of his increased need for sensory input, I have acquired a virtual arsenal of therapy tools to help him meet his needs. If you have a child that seeks sensory stimulation and/or benefits from deep pressure input, and could use some tools to help him or her learn to self-regulate, here are some of the tricks of the trade that have helped my children. To read more Subscribe »
