This book provides practical exercises to support children with #sensoryprocessing difficulties, #AutismSpectrumDisorder and #ADHD with self-regulating, staying focused, managing their senses and controlling their emotions: https://t.co/G28np7tXCk
#selfregulation
This article by Dean et al. looked at the relationships between #sensoryprocessing patterns and behaviour, particularly with regard to challenging and adaptive behaviours in the general population.
https://t.co/stkgvjYZr8
Pt 1: The danger of propoganda against groups we percieve as different in some way allows for less activity in the medial prefrontal cortex of our brains. Allowing us to 'dehumanise' people who are different to the group we identify with. How scary is that?!? #hatespeech
"use of a sensory room can be considered a self-care activity"3rd year @worcester_uni OT students report on contemporary p/ment developing autism friendly football stadium,&associated research study,&grounding their presentation in #OTtheory. SO impressed! #sensoryintegration2019
This interesting post provides an overview of the 8 #senses and how these present in individuals. Links to activity ideas and helpful handouts are included: https://t.co/5qFXbChvfD
#SensoryIntegration
Such a good read, 7 Occupational therapists at different career levels highlighting the evidence base that supports their practice. This is engaging with research #RCOTResearch@theRCOT
Children with difficulties with #SensoryIntegration or #SensoryProcessing may find it challenging to use the right amount of force in their movements. This blog offers tips on how to help them 'grade' their movements (ie, use the right amount of force): https://t.co/3cChXY8Axy
This fact sheet gives a clear insight into how #SensoryIntegration challenges can result in significant occupational performance difficulties in adults: https://t.co/1eK8VrmMmp
#OTWeek
Happy World Occupational Therapy day. Such a rewarding and diverse job loving working at @OTforKidsUK and in the school setting #WorldOTDay#PeadiatricOT
"Connection is the magic within, or without, a #MultisensoryRoom. Fibre optics...are wonderful, but they cannot cast the spell themselves. That has to be done by you." @jo3grace, 'Multiple Multisensory Rooms' https://t.co/qW9oqGxk2j #SEN#SEND#PMLD#SensoryRoom@SpeechmarkPub
Fluidity App on an iPad with rustling leaves to stimulate movements of the fingers. Little moments having huge impacts on engagement and learning! #PMLD @LancasterianS
@tai_the_ot@Keirwales @DrWMB @pop_OTwithDCD https://t.co/CJXOtuQrnN
I'm not sure if this is what you're after, but I've had many discussions on person-first vs identity-first for many disabled people/people with disabilities especially wrt autistic and d/Deaf people.