Sensory Processing
Sensory Processing
Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into responses. For those with Sensory Processing Disorder, sensory information goes into the brain but does not get organized into appropriate responses.
With the kids home from school and cooped up in the house, I'm sure you could use some fun Sensory Processing activties to help you all survive the day :)
- Sensory Processing
Most people are surprised to find out that we actually have eight sensory systems rather than five. Learn more about these eight systems in detail.
- Visual
- Auditory
- Tactile
- Olfactory
- Gustatory
- Vestibular
- Proprioception
- Interoception
Obstacle courses can be fun activities for kids while also allowing for structure and repeated practice to become independent and successful with tasks. They also allow for practice with motor planning (completing a movement task with a correct sequence beginning to end).
Transform your living room into a sensory friendly obstacle course. Use furniture and other household items to have the kids crawl over, under, and through. Have them animal walk and jump over items. Work on balance. Set-up a relay race