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How to Stop Chewing on Toys, Shirts, Pencils, Remotes, Etc.(Post)
Do chewed up barbie hands or toy car tires sound familiar? Stretched out shirt collars? Is it hard to find a pencil or straw or bottle cap without bite marks on it? . You're not alone! Chewin
The Sensory Project Show Reviews ARK Products(Post)This guest post is the transcription from a podcast with Rachel and Jessica at The Sensory Project Show. . Rachel: Welcome back to The Sensory Project Show! So this is episode 63 and we’re talk
How to Choose a Sensory Tool for School(Post)A school day asks a lot of a body. Sit still, stay quiet, track a voice at the front of the room, tune out twenty-two other people doing twenty-two other things, then get up, move through a loud hallw
What Is Chewelry?(Post)Chewelry is jewelry that's chewable (chew + jewelry = “chewelry”). If you crave chewing on non-food items for any reason, chewable necklaces and bracelets are a way to safely satisfy that need (
Why You Can't 'Just Stop' Biting Your Nails(Post)You've already tried everything. Bitter-tasting nail polish. Sitting on your hands. Activities to keep your hands busy. Sheer willpower and a running internal monologue of stop, stop, stop. If you're
Sensory Diets for Adults: The Importance of Regulation for All Ages(Post)Why We Think Sensory = Kids When you hear the term “sensory diet” or even just “sensory,” most people think of kids. And it’s true. Kids often need more direct sensory support because they don’t yet h
My child / student is biting other kids - what can I do?(Post)Kids biting is not uncommon. Think of biting as a way of communicating. Infants and young children don't yet have the expressive language skills to “tell" an adult or another child that they are
Why Chewing Matters: How Chew Tools Support Sensory Needs(Post)Chew tools may seem simple at first glance, but they pack a long list of benefits. For many people, they’re a simple way to self-regulate, focus, and cope with everyday stress and anxiety. For others,
What Supporting Neurodivergent Brains Actually Looks Like(Post)As an Occupational Therapist, I often get the question "What are the best ways to support regulation for my Autistic, ADHD, or [insert neurodivergence here] child?" And I have to be honest. My reply i
How to Help Kids Stay Regulated through the Holidays(Post)The holidays are often filled with excitement, tradition, and togetherness, but they can also feel overwhelming for kids. Extra noise, changes in routine, new places, and busy schedules can make it ha
My Child Won't Stop Chewing on Their Shirt - What's Going On?(Post)It's Not a Bad Habit - It's a Need If your child has ever come home from school with soaked collars or sleeves or holes in their shirts, you're not alone. Chewing on clothing is one of the most common
DIY Noodle Snake & Fun Activities for Bilateral Coordination(Post)Simply put, bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of your body together in an organized, coordinated manner. Most children pick up this skill naturally, but sometimes there can b