How to Use a Sensory Path
A Sensory Path embraces the idea that cognitive development is closely ties to providing proper sensory development through physical movement.
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Proper Sensory Path Use
Understanding Why, How, When to Use a Sensory Path: Lily Pads
Learn how to use a Sensory Path for maximum results with this informative blog series by The Sensory Path.
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Understanding How, Why, and When to Use a Sensory Path- The Loopy Line
Need some help with sensory regulation? Today’s blog post is all about the why, how, and when behind our Loopy Lady Bug Line. This Sensory Path element is part of the Original Sensory Path and WOW, does it pack a punch. Hit some of the major sensory needs with this engaging activity.
Learn more about how the appropriately use the Loopy Line for maximum results in our latest blog post!
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Understanding Why, How, and When to use a Sensory Path–Step and Say
Are you ready to learn more about our Sensory Paths? We are back with the second installment into the Understanding Why, How, and When to use a Sensory Path! Get your pencil and paper, you’ll need to take some notes! đź“ť
This week we are going over the Step and Say Sensory Path Element. This exercise is incredible for bilateral coordination skills. “Bilateral coordination” is just a fancy way to say the left-brain and right-brain work together to accomplish a task.
While bilateral coordination is a crucial skill developed in early childhood, some children need some extra time and practice to build the neuro-pathways within their body. The Step and Say exercise is the perfect activity to work on this mind-body connection.
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Understanding Why, How, and When to use a Sensory Path–The Push WallÂ
Push Walls are a great proprioceptive activity for your sensory seeking AND sensory avoidant students. Each student will have different needs and therapy objectives, but the Push Wall is a universal tool to address proprioceptive concerns.
To achieve the intended outcome of the Push Wall, it’s important that you install correctly and know how to direct your students on proper use.
Some signs that your students may need a proprioceptive activity include biting, hitting, climbing, jumping, hyperextending joints, and excessive roughness. You may also notice disengagement while walking or sitting in their chair. They may appear to be more clumsy than usual, bumping into walls or objects. They may be slumped over and seemingly too tired to sit up straight.
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