Gifts for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder: Paints to Trampolines

Sensory Processing Disorder and Sensory Integration Dysfunction are the same disorder. Children with SPD/SID have an inability to use information received through the senses in order to function smoothly in daily life. Children can be over or under sensitive to the world within their senses of sight, touch, sound and smell. Unfortunately for these children these sensory issues can hinder their learning development. With proper early intervention children can learn to adjust to their senses and succeed in life. Occupational therapists work with children with Sensory Processing Disorder through toys and activities. I have two children who have an over sensitive sensory. Their occupational therapists have shared and recommended toys and activities to help.

According to The Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center,Sensory Integration Activities are the lifeline to providing and achieving the necessary challenges for your child so they maximize:

-Daily functioning
-Intellectual, social, and emotional development
-Development of positive self-esteem
-A mind and body which is ready for learning
-Positive interactions in the world around him/her
-Achievement of normal developmental milestones

Trampolines are great gift for a sensory seeker. The sensory seekers are on the go. They crave to be stimulated in movement and touch. The sensory seeker may seem wound up or disruptive. They are often easily distracted. By getting in much needed tumble play, the sensory seeking child can have fun, release and then return to daily routines at more attentive manner.