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Brown, Shanker, and Smith (2006) present their latest research linking the benefits of a Sensory Programme within a mental health service.
Practice Update: The Brain and Covid-19
A great clip from the BBC – with input from Dr Susan Whitbourne who has been providing insight into our behaviours throughout this pandemic. Creating Sensory Ladders online during telehealth has been one way OT’s across the UK have been supporting the mental health of children, teens, adults and students manage their health and well-being […]
Walking into the New Year
As we start the new year, with lots of hopes for a fresh start, often its the smallest most simple and achievable changes that work best. Amy Fleming talks to neuroscientist Shane O’Mara who believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should […]
Research into Practice: A study of safety and tolerability of rotatory vestibular input for preschool children
The answer to a question on SI4OT, a FB group for OT’s curated by our social media team, includes this interesting article. This study was focussing on the vestibular system, and the researchers tried to work out the exact amount of vestibular input needed in therapy. The results strongly suggest that it is very individualised […]
Research update: Forest design for mental health promotion—Using perceived sensory dimensions to elicit restorative responses
Forest design for mental health promotion—Using perceived sensory dimensions to elicit restorative responses, research into the qualities of the natural environment which promote restoration download full article – open access pdf here
The Importance of the Sensory Environment for Premature Babies
Read more about one family’s journey through neonatal intensive care and what they have learned about the impact of the sensory environment on the developing nervous system of premature babies in this blog post By Anna Lee Beyer
Health and Safety Fears Getting in the Way of Child Development
Ofsted has warned that some early years education providers have “undue concerns” about letting children play outside, climb and run around. These health and safety fears are hindering children’s ability to build up muscular strength and dexterity. Without taking risks, children’s “natural inquisitiveness” is stifled, Ofsted’s annual report said, “In the early years, a crucial […]
The Shops are Full of Simple Christmas Crafts
The Christmas season is a fantastic opportunity to get our little ones involved in some Christmas craft activities at home. For those of us short on time or ideas the shops are full of templates and packs that you can put together at home… here are some lovely craft ideas that have been sent to […]
Helping Autistic Children Manage the School Christmas Play
Christmas time in school can be difficult for children with additional needs, changes in routine and new experiences can be hard to manage. Here is some advice from Its a Tink Thing with ideas for helping autistic children to be included in the Christmas play.
Crawling, Sensory Integration and Child Development
Submitted by guest blogger Ruth OT I meet so many parents who are concerned about their children’s motor or sensory processing skills who tell me their child never 4-point crawled, or did so only briefly. They proudly tell me how their child was ahead of their motor milestones and walked early, and never realise how […]
