A Developmental Coach can help with Sensory Overload
It is estimated that between 50 and 70% of children with autism have difficulty with sensory processing. Sensory processing involves the ability to take in and interpret the information that is occurring within our environment. For example, processing touch and movement.
Children with autism often have over-reactive sensory systems, where their bodies are taking in or processing too much information from the environment. This can lead to the child feeling overwhelmed and over-stimulated. Pediatric occupational therapists have a thorough understanding of the sensory system and how sensory difficulties can affect participation in important activities, such as sleep, dressing, bathing, and eating. A Developmental Coach can recommend modifications to these activities, such as making modifications to the child’s bedroom environment to ensure sufficient sleep.
Based on the evidence-based program that we have been providing for over a decade. Every child benefits from Developmental Therapy by overcoming delays and barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential. The goals for the child are determined by an evaluation assessment and input from the caregiver. These goals can range from learning to deal with social situations to increasing fine motor skills to so much more. Therapeutic play activities can include songs, building figures, matching items, manipulating objects, games, and more, all while incorporating the child’s needs along the way. Developmental Therapy is a fun way to connect with your child, help him/her with areas where they may have developmental delays, and establish a better foundation for your child and your family. 10
Open Ended Questions to ask your Child
1. If you could travel in a time machine, would you go forward or backward in time and why? What would you do?
2. If you could have a superhero name, what would it be?
3. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Who were you with?
4. What is the grossest thing you’ve ever seen?
5. Tell me a story about the funniest thing that happened this week?
6. What would the best fort look like?
7. What is the biggest dream in your heart?
8. If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go and why?
9. What is one activity that you could do for the whole day and not get bored?
10. What is something you’ve had a hard time with and what did do you do to overcome that?
19 Books about the Beach for your Little One
1. Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal
2. One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab by April Pulley Sayre
3. The Big Beach Cleanup by Charlotte Offsay and Katie Rewse
4. Follow the Moon Home by Philippe Cousteau
5. The Big Book of the Blue by Yuval Zommer
6. Flotsam by David Wiesner
7. Llama Llama Sand and Sun by Anna Dewdney
8.Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas
9. Duck and Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills
10. Pete at the Beach by James Dean
11. Curious George Goes to the Beach by Margaret and H.A. Rey
12. In the Tide Pool by Will Millard and Rachel Quiqi
13. Beach House by Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates
14. The Sandcastle That Lola Built by Megan Maynor and Kate Berube
15. Day at the Beach by Tom Booth
16. Beach Day by Karen Roosa and Maggie Smith
17. If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don’t! by Elise Parsley
18. Beach Baby by Laurie Elmquist and Elly MacKay
19. Beach by Elisha Cooper
Did you know...
Parents who read one picture book with their child everyday will expose their child to approximately 78,000 different words each year. From birth to kindergarten those children will have been exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who are not exposed to books. It is a fact that reading to your child will directly impact their future language skills and academic success.
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