We have all learned about our 5 senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, and tasting. What many of us are not taught (and I did not learn this until University!) is that there are 2 additional senses. The propioceptive sense and the vestibular sense. Both senses...
This video came through a OT pediatric facebook page. It is an excellent and cute explanantion of Sensory Processing difficulties and the 7 senses. Enjoy: A Child’s View of Sensory Processing
As Occupational Therapists we see children W-sitting frequently. Children who w-sit tend to have extremely flexible hip joints, and in many situations, have weak tummy and back muscles. Sitting in this manner provides them with stability when they sit and play on...
This link came across our facebook newsfeed and was posted by an Occupational Therapist as an example that all beings have sensory needs and preferences. I thought it was cute and fascinating and had to share with our families! see link: “orphaned...
It’s so great to come across so many inspirational stories. I sometimes wonder whether this would be possible without the internet. This story highlights the idea that finding your talent and vocation, be it paid or not, supports quality of life. Quality of...
