Sensory Scout Blog

If your child has SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), you might be interested to know that physical therapy can be used to help support sensory integration and promote a better quality of life. And you’ll be excited to know that there are plenty of sensory integration treatment ideas you can try at home!

We’re finally getting into the swing of things with school, so let’s talk about the best way to fill those after-school hours! If you have a child with ADHD, you’re probably looking for after-school activities that ease anxiety, release excess energy, and promote focus. And that’s a great place to start!

September is Self-Care Awareness Month! In keeping with this theme, we’re exploring grounding strategies to keep kids calm. The best thing about grounding strategies is that they can be used at every stage of life to hone focus, balance perspective, and manage mood.

Even if you’ve never heard of grounding strategies, you can effectively pass them on to your kids and use them in your own life, too! Grounding is simple, free, and accessible to anyone. All you need is an open mind and a few minutes to learn about grounding exercises and how they work.

All of our senses are super important- they’re how we communicate with the world, and observe what’s around us. One of the biggest reasons that kids need playtime is that physical activities help kids learn about the world around them. Playtime isn’t just for fun- it grows a child’s mind!

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re looking at five fun sensory activities for dads and their little ones. Indoors, outdoors, with other people, or one-on-one, the most important part is children enjoying the company of their dads! You’ll find some familiar favorites here, but you’ll see we’ve updated them for optimal sensory success.