Developmental Resources for Parents of Young Children
The Children in motion resource library
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+ One (1) 36 page PDF file to download and print at home or your local print shop*
+ Four (4) weeks worth of daily, customizable regulation charts Monday through Friday with reflective regulation questions
+ Three (3) weekends worth of reflective regulation questions
+ A comprehensive explanation of what self regulation is & why it's important
+ A story styled script for you to read to your child to educate them about self regulation
What's included -
We created The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal as an educational resource for parents who are having trouble understanding their child's behavior and in need of a tool to help them understand their child's unique sensory system.
Through daily & weekly journal prompts you will be able to begin to notice patterns in your child's behavior & identify which sensory strategies are most helpful.
This journal is perfect for parents who are are currently working with an OT (or looking to work with an OT in the future) who are eager to learn how to support their child's unique needs, and then teach their children how to understand & support their unique systems themselves.
The Parent Led Self Regulation Journal
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Gain a foundational understanding of how your child's brain processes sensory information in this seven page introductory crash course. Walk away with a better understanding of why your child does what they do, & action steps to get your child the help they need.
The Sensory Processing Crash Course
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Gain a foundational understanding of how your child's brain processes sensory information in this seven page introductory crash course. Walk away with a better understanding of why your child does what they do, & action steps to get your child the help they need.
The Self Regulation Crash Course
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+ Step by step, detailed instructions for 20 sensory rich activities
+ A complete list of materials (you probably have most of the materials stashed in your closet already!)
+ An easy-to-replicate movement circuit diagram
+ A specially designed cootie catcher filled with sensory rich activities
+ A whole lotta fun
In this workbook you will find four weeks worth of..
4 Weeks of Sensory Workbook
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+ What do occupational therapists do?
+ How can occupational therapy help your child?
+ Signs your child could benefit from working with an OT
+ How to find an OT (and what to look for)
+ How to prepare for your first visit
+ Plus, we give you a heads up about insurance
We created The Beginners Guide to OT to better prepare parents for working with an occupational therapist. This guide answers questions including -
The Beginners Guide to OT
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Visual reminders can prove to be incredibly helpful. Use this visualization throughout the day to help your child get in the habit of assessing their level of regulation (in turn this will also help them get to know themselves & their unique sensory system).
Self Regulation Visual Checkpoint
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Animal Walk Cards are an excellent tool to have on hand to get some extra muscle work in throughout the day to improve self regulation.
You don't have to have any fancy tools - just some space & a few minutes to make a big impact.
Easily incorporate these walks to when your child is..
+ Struggling to focus on their homework
+ Having a hard time transitioning
+ Has a low engine/energy
+ Struggling to sit down at the table for dinner
We've created 8 different types of animal walks for you to choose from. Simply pick a card from the deck, set a distance, and do the animal walk. Easy peasy!
Animal Walk Cards
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We love working with play dough in the clinic to help develop the hand and finger muscles needed for grasp development. Squeezing, pulling, rolling, pinching – all of these movements help strengthen the hand muscles. And they are fun!
These challenge cards are a great place to start if you want to help your child develop the muscles need for grasp development.
We've designed these cards to fit two challenges on a standard 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper. Print them on cardstock (or whatever paper you have on hand), and laminate for extra durability.
Play Dough Challenge Cards
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In this resource we go through each age and suggest specific play activities to prioritize during early childhood that will stimulate your child's brain & help them build valuable life long skills.
We also include links to our favorite OT-approved tools & provide guidance on developmental play milestones.
The Parent Playbook is for parents of young children (birth - four years old) who want to learn more about their child's development & what they can do to support their child's growth.