Do you know about Temple Grandin and the squeeze machine?
Learn more about this remarkable lady and how she created her famous “squeeze machine’ to get deep pressure touch. Nowadays in therapy spaces and schools, the Steam Roller (or Mangle as it is often affectionately known) is a much used and loved piece of therapy equipment. You can read all about the Calming Effects of Deep […]
The SPM may be helpful in informing intervention programs for children with ASD and ADHD.
The study Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Home and Classroom Contexts was undertaken in Spain. It explored the use of the SPM asking if it could identify sensory processing deficits and patterns on both the home and school forms. A useful study for therapists working in schools, where […]
Sensory Strategy Ideas
Following on from yesterday’s article about sensory strategies and sensory diets, this video provides us with some lovely ideas for outdoor heavy work ideas and other sensory strategies. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpepco5Rjg&w=560&h=315]
