Energizing is about increasing connection to your body through fast and unpredictable movement, climbing, resistance, and crashing. Activities such as lifting heavy things, swimming, playing soccer or hockey, and dancing all are ways to increase this energy in an organized way. But for many of our kids with sensory and motor difficulties, they aren’t into... The post Holiday Gifts that Energize appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

As a parent, do you ever feel like the Starbucks barista who is trying to take orders in the store, make the drinks because they are short staffed, run the drive-through and fill the online order in the cue all at once?  It’s unreasonable to think that anyone can do this.  But did you ever... The post Stressed and Overloaded in a Digital World:  How to begin reclaiming sanity and experiencing more success for you and your children appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

When we are thinking about what kinds of sensory supportive and skill building opportunities to put in our environment for children to explore, it’s always a balance between things that support calming and recover, give energy to the body through speed, unpredictability, and crashing, and things that build skills. Children want to achieve and feel... The post Gross Motor Gift Ideas for 2021 appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Naperville, IL became famous for a fitness program implemented by the school district physical education teacher starting in 1990 that improved students’ academic performance and learning, not just their health.  This famous case study found in the book SPARK,  helped the idea that kids need to move to learn grab hold.  The book, written by... The post Why Brain Breaks and Wiggle Breaks Should Not be Led by a Video appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Rhythm, pressure, and respiration are the key ingredients for promoting calming and destressing. While for some kids a hug will do, for others with sensory differences, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, they need more frequent opportunities to engage in supportive movement exercises. Exercises like the one below provide restorative input, slow down the heart rate, and... The post Restore to Calm Down from Holiday Excitement appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Energizing is about increasing connection to your body through fast and unpredictable movement, climbing, resistance, and crashing. Activities such as lifting heavy things, swimming, playing soccer or hockey, and dancing all are ways to increase this energy in an organized way. But for many of our kids with sensory and motor difficulties, they aren’t into... The post 2021 Holiday Gifts that Energize appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Make sure to enjoy the holiday season with some fun activities that get kids off their screens, moving, and into the holiday spirit. These activities are easy and fun without costing a fortune. Get creative for kids who have sensory and motor difficulties or trouble completing multi step sequences. For example, using a gift or... The post Get off the screen and get moving with this Holiday Obstacle Course appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Rhythm, Pressure, and Respiration are the key elements of calming input. Find the best match for your child’s sensory needs from our Amazon Restore Gift List below! RHYTHM There are so many ways to find rhythm. It comes in the form of music, rocking in a rocking chair, or even just doing something in a... The post This 2021 holiday season, give your child the gift of calm appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

Whether your child loves to get messy making projects like slime and putting shaving cream on their skin in the bathtub or is the total opposite and doesn’t even want to touch sticky or slimy things, this craft is still for you! A kid that “loves mess” will have fun making these crafts. The kid... The post Squishy Sensory Holiday Crafts appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more

As information about sensory differences and strategies such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and breathing have become more mainstream, items that OTs have used with kids for years to improve self- regulation are readily available for purchase. Here is a list of recommended items focusing on Rhythm, Pressure, and Respiration, the key components of RESTORING activities. ... The post Gift Ideas for a Sensational Cozy Corner appeared first on Sensational Achievements, LLC ..read more