OT is not just for your child
When one family member struggles, it impacts everyone. Occupational therapy goes beyond supporting your child’s sensory and emotional needs to include the whole family—parents, siblings, and their nervous systems. Discover how gentle, practical strategies can create a more connected, calm, and supported home environment for everyone.
Sensory Chalk Walk Obstacle Courses
People often think these chalk obstacle courses are difficult to make, however they’re so fun and you can involve your kids in making them too. We made a bunch of these on our streets for younger and older children, and even made one for an elderly neighbour across the street. It was so fun watching them through our window laugh and do them with friends.
Sensory Swings Pre-Made Part 3/3
I’d love to have more DIY skills or even a little workshop to build toys and equipment. But alas, I often resort to Amazon!
I’ll share some swings, trapezes and other equipment I’ve purchased from Amazon or local shops that kids really like.
Homemade Sensory Integration Swings – Part 2 / 3
Personally, I love the hammock swing after a long day and my toddler would love to nap in it. I wish I were a bit more handy and could actually sew, I’d create a lot more.
Installing Sensory Integration Swings – Part 1/ 3
Part of classical sensory integration therapy includes using suspended equipment and therapeutic swings.Although there are lots of other effective and fun ways for children to get movement input without swings, swings are an option for the home.