Sensory Journal of Practice by Alexis Crow

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 16:14:06 UTC

This trampoline in the picture is just one type of the variety that are available for both therapy and GenEd classrooms.

Vestibular Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 16:24:41 UTC

Students who are experiencing a lack of vestibular sensory stimuli feel the need of movement linear and rotary. If they do not have the chance to add movement they may have negative behaviors or break downs. The trampoline is an independent activity that provides the sensory input for some students.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 16:25:24 UTC

This trampoline can be used for students up to 250lbs. The black trampoline is listed for $500.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 16:27:56 UTC

Amazon provides a cheaper option, however it is important to look at reviews of items and safety precautions such as a hand rail and padding around the springs. This specific trampoline is for ages 3-6 years old. This trampoline is retailed for $75.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 16:30:34 UTC

The trampoline provides a great sensory option for students inside or outside. However it does take up room in any environment and may require storage room as well. This product should require supervision depending on the age of the student.

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Oral Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:30:19 UTC

Students who may need a chewy necklace are students with an decreased awareness of oral sensory. Oral fidget toys can come in many different shapes and sizes but the necklaces provide an extra sense of safety because students should not be able to swallow the toy or drop it then resume putting it in their mouth.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:33:32 UTC

Another word for a Chew Necklace can be searched by Chewelry. This pack is 4 necklaces for $12 on amazon.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:38:04 UTC

Within a preschool 4/15 students use a type of chew fidget during Circle Time. Student B uses the Lego Chew Necklace pictured upon, however he has bitten through and ripped two of these necklaces this school year. The necklace does provides the sensory stimulation the student needs instead of chewing on his clothes or metal jewelry necklace. The necklaces are easily washable and dry quickly to store day to day.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:39:59 UTC

The Chewelry's can be unique to each student by their interests, favorite colors, or preferred textures. The range of prices on the Autism Resource website is $7-$18.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:53:27 UTC

Lava Lamps come in many different colors, sizes, and power options (battery or plug in). Lava Lamps provide a cheaper and classroom friendly alternative to Bubble Tubes, as found in the Ashland University Calming Room.

Visual Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 17:57:14 UTC

Lava Lamps and resources similar are used for a visual sensory need. Some students may need the colored light in a dark corner because they are overstimulated with big lights in a classroom. On the opposite side of the spectrum, students who are seeking for visual stimuli may stare at the lamp for its color and slow movements. The lamps may provide a calming sensation and reduce aggressive behaviors.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:00:46 UTC

The Bubbler is a supplemental resource that may be used for one unique student that requires the stimulation more often. Within the field Student D uses a similar Bubbler as found on amazon for $12. The Bubbler is small and easily used during Circle Time without causing a distraction of peers.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:03:09 UTC

Target provides many color options. These specific lamps plug into an outlet and include a light bulb. Regularly the Lava Lamps are $25 and on sale they are $17.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:05:39 UTC

The website LAVA Lamp provides many options for both a GenEd and therapy classroom. An educator has the option to customize their own lamp through this website for $40. Another option is purchasing a lamp for about $20.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:29:18 UTC

Noise Canceling Headphones come in different sizes and colors. They are used for a variety of things but within a school the headphones are used for students in a particular loud environment such as the lunchroom, gym, or the bus.

Auditory Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:45:15 UTC

Students who use the noise cancelling headphones are overstimulated by noises. They may be alert to every small noise made which causes behaviors or melt downs. Another indicator that students are overstimulated by noise is when students hold their ears, shake their heads, or begin to yell.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:48:18 UTC

A noise cancelling headset such as this one is a minimal design for teens. The headset is $25 on the Therapy Shoppe.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:52:41 UTC

These headphones are the basic design that is more popular in a school setting. The headphones can be bought for classroom used and cleaned between each use or purchases individually for a specific student. If the purchase is for independent use many different color or pattern options are available. Although fun and interesting patterns or add ons are available for the headphones it must be considered what may be distracting for peers. (Such as cat ears that are too large or headphones that light up)

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:57:56 UTC

Students who need to use the headphones may not like the sensory input they get from wearing the headphones on their head. Students who use the headphones are able to still hear their surroundings but the intensity is decreased. Headphones are a great classroom resource but must be able at a moments notice if the student is showing signs of sensory overload, this is not a resource that is worn all day long in most scenarios.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 18:59:53 UTC

Sensory Bins is a broad definition. These bins can range from purchased tables that hold different materials including water, plastic totes that educators can keep in their classroom, or as simple as a water bottle container filled with objects that can move. Sensory bins can be made to fit into a lesson or a theme within the classroom.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:03:42 UTC

This is an IceCream Making sensory bin made for indoor use.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:04:50 UTC

This sensory bin relates to the Fall theme in a classroom. It is a store bought sensory table that has two different sections.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:08:58 UTC

This picture is from an event that I started in my home county for children with disabilities. In this sensory table we have donated corn for children to play in with toy tractors and animals. Another station we had during this event was a dirty animal wash station. Hidden animals in Oreo dust needed to be found and washed off in water with toothbrushes.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:16:18 UTC

This two-way table is $200 from Lakeshore Learning. Lids sold separately for the tables.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:23:27 UTC

The wooden sensory table has different storage bins and includes the table toppers for $100 on Amazon.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-27 19:35:58 UTC

Sensory Bins are a universal resource that can be adapted in any classroom based on student needs. The ideas when creating a bin are endless. The only negative is items being placed in the bin should be monitored for allergies, such as nuts/seeds, cinnamon, or latex.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:09:00 UTC

Essential oils could be used in any classroom no matter the size. An appropriate diffuser would only need to be purchased once and the oils can come in a variety pack. Each scent has its own benefits; lavender and chamomile is a calming scent, orange reduces anxiety, or lemon improves concentration and mood.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:11:31 UTC

I have personally used this essential oil pack. It has a good variety of scents for different occasions. From amazon the 6 pack is $10.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:15:26 UTC

There are many diffusers in different shapes and sizes. Diffusers have different light and air flow settings such as this one. From amazon they have a wide range of options but this on is the "Best Seller" at $40.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:19:11 UTC

NOW Food provides a pure oil choice and has many different scents. These 1oz. bottles are $5 each.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:25:00 UTC

As someone who uses a diffuser personally, I enjoy changing the oils to fit what is needed. The diffuser I had purchased on Amazon is easy to clean, holds a good amount of water before refilling, and it can be set on a timer. A diffuser can be used multiple ways in a classroom and depending on the season different scents would be more beneficial. Educators must be causious on student alergies and overpowering the room to those who are sensitive.

Tactile Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:27:51 UTC

Sensory bins can be a UDL activity for all students to get sensory input while being educational. They can also provide tactile sensory for students who lack the stimulation in day to day activities. The bins can be incorporated into the classroom schedule or used as a reward/intervention for those that need it.

Olfactory Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:39:36 UTC

Students who are under responsive to olfactory system may crave a smell or try to smell dangerous things. Creating a safe environment where you can meet this sensory need is important for these students. Using a diffuser provides a controlled system and may benefit everyone in the class.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 01:54:46 UTC

A weighted vest is similar to a hug for one student. They come in a couple different sizes but use velcro to fit snug to each students body type. A vest is a independent option that is monitored by an educator or therapist.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:00:00 UTC

This website has vests for $50 in multiple sizes. The vests come with different weighted inserts to make each vest unique to the students needs. This vest comes in navy.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:03:19 UTC

This vest is green for about $45 on Amazon. It also comes with removable weights, velcro, and in multiple sizes.

Tactile Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:12:56 UTC

The weighted vest provides stimulation to students who needs the sense of touch. Most sensory seekers need the extra weight a vest provides so they can focus and eliminate outburst behaviors. The vest also provides proprioceptive sensory needs for students who need body awareness. The vest may provide a sense of safety and calming for a student.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:16:21 UTC

I have had limit use with this vest but I do sleep with a weighted blanket. A student periodically uses a weighted vest during the school day with strict rules. He can wear the vest for 20 minutes then has to have 2 hours without. The therapists and parents had to give consent to use the vest during the school day without a therapist present.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:18:47 UTC

A bean bag is a low cost option to providing a safe seating option in a classroom. Most teachers have bean bags for independent reading or in a calming corner. The bean bags vary in sizes and colors.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:23:38 UTC

This bean bag is $50 on Amazon. The bean bag vinyl to make for easy clean up if there was an accident in the classroom, especially with young students.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:25:08 UTC

This bean bag is in the shape of chair and provides more stability. From school outfitters the chair is $115.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:35:13 UTC

This bean bag is also known as a pea pod. On amazon the seat costs $65. The pod comes with an electric air pump. This type of bean bag seating takes up more room in a classroom.

Proprioceptive Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 02:40:46 UTC

Students who have proprioceptive sensory needs may use a bean bag to move around safely when sitting. The student can lay on their belly, have a soft crash landing, and move their body parts (hitting and kicking). The bean bag also provides a calming sensation for students who need to have a safe and welcoming seat.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:21:04 UTC

Finger Painting is a hands on activity that can used in any grade and for all students. Finger painting or drawing can use paints, shaving cream, rice, or gel in a controlled environment. The finger painting may be more common in younger classrooms such as preschool but provides an engaging activity to practice any subject.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:22:04 UTC

A picture like above uses the child's finger to paint leaves on a tree using washable paint and paper.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:23:29 UTC

This example uses shaving cream to write a students name. The shaving cream can also be colored for making art. Shaving Cream can be purchased from Walmart or Amazon for about $2.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:26:01 UTC

From Walmart a 3 pack of washable paint is $10. Different sets of color options are available from most stores.

Tactile Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:28:04 UTC

Finger Painting provides a UDL activity for students who need the hands on engagement a tactile activity provides. This activity provides the stimulation that students need to function and stay organized.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:30:05 UTC

Some problems that this activity may cause is young students trying to eat the paint or shaving cream from their fingers and some students do not like the texture or feeling. Students who get overstimulated may act out when asked to touch the materials, providing a spoon or Q-Tip will allow the student to complete the activity without touching the product.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:33:33 UTC

A bean bag provides a good alternative seating option. The bean bag should be used as a safe space and a calming technique. The bean bags come in a wide variety of options and can fit into any size classroom. The prices also vary but a good bean bag can be used for multiple years.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:36:29 UTC

Brain breaks can be done multiple ways including stretching, yoga, youtube videos, or playing a game.

Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:38:51 UTC

Depending on the brain break will determine what sensory need is being met. Using Brain Break youtube videos in a classroom allows all students the vestibular and visual sensory that they may need to regain focus educationally.

Danny Go

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:39:41 UTC

Danny Go is a widely popular preschool and young grade Brain Break channel on Youtube.

Koo Koo

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:40:43 UTC

Koo Koo is another channel available on YouTube.

Go Noodle

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:41:40 UTC

GoNoodle is a website that provides videos for teachers. A free account can be made or you can pay for a premium subscription.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:43:44 UTC

This website provides more Brain Breaks other then just videos including physical movement around the classroom. For older students games such as Heads Up 7 Up, Magic Island, SPARKLE, or Silent Ball can also be used as a brain break.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:45:53 UTC

Brain breaks is a universal resource that can be used at any level or at home. Providing students the opportunity to move and have fun in the classroom will allow you as an educator to gain more focus during a lesson. As an educator you should provide enough room in your classroom set up for students to be able to move.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:53:14 UTC

Stepping stones are used usually for younger students. The "stones" can be used outside or inside based on the environmental room available. The stones can be placed in any pattern that fits to each need, two next to each other similar to a walk pattern or in a line for balance.

Vestibular Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:54:20 UTC

Students who need more vestibular sensory stimulation may use the stepping stones to get more movement and a challenge for balance.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 17:59:30 UTC

The stepping stones can be purchased from Amazon for about $60. There are many shape options as well as material. The stones can be made from plastic such as this example or made like a bean bag.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 18:01:55 UTC

From Special Supplies this stepping stone train is $100 and provides more sensory stimulation with balance.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 18:04:27 UTC

Students will use this resource as a game and an engaging activity but it will help build gross motor while providing sensory input. To use this resource the environment should be surveyed for safety. No tables, chairs, or sharp objects should be near the activity incase a student would to fall.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 18:08:09 UTC

Alternative lighting may look different classroom to classroom. Depending on the GenEd class or therapy rooms lamps, LED lights, light covers, or christmas lights may be used.

Visual Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 18:10:38 UTC

Students may be overstimulated with lights that change colors or by lights that are too bright. Students who need additional visual stimulation may strive to have light close to their face or ask for more light changes.

LED Light Strips

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:18:21 UTC

The light strips are $20 for 100ft. The lights are controlled by a remote and has multiple lighting options.

Lamp

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:19:30 UTC

This target lamp is $10 and provides a cheap classroom lighting alternative. The light plugs in to an outlet and requires a three way light bulb.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:22:57 UTC

From Amazon the light covers are $36. These covers are magnetic and are placed overtop a light in the classroom to provide shade for harsh lighting. Amazon provides different color/pattern options.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:28:51 UTC

Alternative lighting can be used in any classroom for both the educator and students. Lighting should be adapted based on the activity. If students are on computers the lights should be on so their eyes do not strain in the dark. Meanwhile if students are completing an independent activity or reading alternative lighting may be appropriate. However, if alternative lighting is used teachers should not make it so dark that it encourages students to fall asleep.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:30:30 UTC

A swing is most commonly found in a therapy room or outside on the playground. Most GeneEd classrooms do not have the room for a swing to be hung but can be substituted by an alternative chair option.

Vestibular Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:42:29 UTC

Students who need more vestibular stimulation needs movement. The swing provides input to including moving at different speeds and possible positions. The swing may require gross motor skills. A swing may help calm students and provide a sense of safety if the swing wraps around the student.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:43:41 UTC

From Autism Products this cocoon swing is $50 and holds up 100lbs.

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From Fun and Functional website this magic carpet swing is $85 and can be used inside or outside.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:47:36 UTC

This swing from Amazon is for children and adults for $36. There are multiple color options and can be used both inside and outside.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 19:50:49 UTC

The swings provide a variety of sensory based on the design. Students can use the swings to relax anxiety/calm students or to release energy. Swings should be monitored by educators and most therapists need to give consent in addition to parents for sensory needs. Gross motor skills can also be challenged when on a swing such as trying to grab items from a teacher while swinging.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 23:45:09 UTC

A noise machine is a sound system that provides background noise. Most machines plug into an outlet and are stationary but some are travel size and hold a charge. Most machines have the same basic noises, zen, rain, air, and waves. Noises are categorized into white, pink, brown, and nature sounds.

Auditory Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 23:53:04 UTC

Auditory and vestibular systems work together because of the movement of receptors in ones ear and the sound. Students who need auditory stimulation may need background noise to stay focused. Students who are overstimulated by noises may be alert to every little sound using all their energy away from the learning or social activity.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 23:55:18 UTC

This sound machine on Amazon is about $30 and has many different sound settings. It also includes a light that has changeable colors.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 23:57:06 UTC

This portable sound machine from Target is $25. The portable machine is a great device for independent use that needs to be brought into different environments.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-29 23:59:26 UTC

The noise machine could be a valuable classroom tool. I have not seen a machine used in a classroom but when I went through school teachers would play classical music while taking tests. The noises should be used appropriately and should not be used to put students to sleep.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 00:08:02 UTC

The smelling game is board game available for teachers, parents, and therapists to use with students. If the board game is not available a game can be made up by having students close their eyes and guessing what they smell.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 00:11:09 UTC

From the website Special Needs Toys the board game Follow Your Nose is $47. It provides 30 different scents for students to guess.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 00:13:10 UTC

Guess the scent can be a good addition to a holiday lesson plan for any grade as a engaging activity.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 00:18:24 UTC

The smelling game could be used in a variety of ways. Having students guess what they are smelling can easily be added to a lesson. The important thing to remember is teaching students to only smell what they know is safe.

Olfactory Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 00:22:07 UTC

The smelling game gives students the opportunity to experience different scents. Students who need more stimulation may crave smelling different things and provide safe scents to smell is more beneficial then students trying to smell markers. Students who get overstimulated in the olfactory system may smell things before other students or gage as a reflex to a strong oder.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:00:07 UTC

A baby stroller is an abstract sensory resource but within my preschool field experience I have seen two students use the push method to correct behaviors and promote direction following. The baby stroller is a childrens play toy or can be substituted for a suitcase or shopping cart.

Proprioceptive Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:07:48 UTC

Students who need more one on one time with their body movements may use something on wheels to move. The physical object they use should be engaging and interesting to the student. A heavier object with weights that needs to pulled or pushed gives students stimulation to their own muscles and joints.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:08:50 UTC

This pink baby stroller is $10 at Walmart.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:10:51 UTC

This Melissa & Doug shopping cart is $85. The cart provides a gender neutral option. Weight can easily be added depending on the student's need.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:14:17 UTC

This suitcase is $38 on Amazon. Different options are available based on the interests of the student. Other option includes thrifting a suitcase for cheaper, because the student will not be storing anything inside the bag.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:15:50 UTC

As stated above this sensory resource works for 2/2 students in the preschool field. However, it is common that the students will become less interested in the item the more they use it. Also as children get older and move up grades the physical object may not be able to move with them.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:17:44 UTC

The squeeze machine will most likely be found in a therapy room. There are many varieties of squeeze machines but the universal purpose is to provide deep pressure touch. A substitution to the machine is doing compresses to students with your hands, such as physical squeezes to the shoulders, hands, arms, or legs.

Tactile and Proprioceptive Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:21:16 UTC

Squeezes provide students are being touched providing the tactile sensory need. While the student is being touched the squeeze provides stimulation to the muscles and joints, proprioceptive, by deep pressure input. Students who are sensitive to touch and muscle awareness may not like this resource.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:22:29 UTC

Autism Products has the above squeeze machine for $750. This machine is adjustable based on student size. This is the machine that is available in the AU sensory room.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:24:12 UTC

Autism Products also has this hug seat available for $260. It does not apply pressure to the whole body but is a cheaper and less aggressive resource option.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-30 20:25:07 UTC

Students who need the squeeze machine may have to use it more then once to receive the goal stimulation. The machine may not be available to all students but those who have IEP therapies could find it in a sensory room.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 19:50:38 UTC

Straws can be plastic, paper, or silicone. The straws can vary in length and width. Straws have multiple purposes including to drink or use to blow objects in an activity.

Oral Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 19:53:54 UTC

A straw can be used to drink a variety of liquids. The work of drinking from a straw provides oral sensory and fine motor skills. Students who are texture sensitive may use a straw to avoid overstimulation of texture input in their mouth.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 19:55:48 UTC

This 200 count of plastic foldable straws is $8 from Amazon. These straws are disposable for easy clean up.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 19:58:10 UTC

These paper straws are a 200 count for $8 on Amazon. These straws are also disposable and biodegradable. These straws will not bend.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 19:59:59 UTC

Walmart has a 6 pack of silicone straws for $4. These straws can be reused. The size and shape can not change.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:12:09 UTC

Students can use straws even if a sensory need is not identified. Straws are a cheap resource to have available in a GenEd classroom and at home. Straws also add an engaging factor to an activity as shown above.

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This activity is done with younger students.

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This activity involves the use of different straws in an engaging music experiment.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:18:57 UTC

Spinning seats are a good flexible seating option or reward system for students in any classroom. There are many options of spinning seats based on student size and need.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:20:10 UTC

These seat topper allows students to sit and twist on a chair at any age. The seat topper is $34 from School Outfitters.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:22:34 UTC

These seat option is found on Amazon for $100. This seat would take up more room when used versus others.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:24:01 UTC

This seat is also know as the Sit'n'Spin and can be found on Amazon for $40.

Vestibular Sensory Need

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:30:37 UTC

Students who need more movement and challenge of balance would utilize the spinning seat. Students who get easily overstimulated may not enjoy using this seat as it makes them dizzy or nauseous. The spinning seat is an engaging seat option for students who crave the movement.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:35:11 UTC

Spinning seats have hazards like getting fingers or feet stuck when spinning. Other hazards includes being dizzy and trying stand up or walk. Although there may be safety precautions this should not stop an educator from using this resource in a classroom. Students of many ages can use this seat resource. As one gets older seats may look more modern and formal but swivel.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:39:02 UTC

There are many forms of assessments such as formal, informal, and self-assessed. Assessment of sensory needs evaluates how a student, or person, processes sensory information. After an assessment the student can receive accommodations and services that will better their day to day life and academic learning.

All Sensory Needs

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:40:57 UTC

Occupational and physical therapies can be provided to students who are identified through sensory assessments. When sensory needs are identified and intervention is given students can use more of their energy for learning and focusing versus controlling their stimulation.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:45:03 UTC

STAR Institute provides a checklist for parents to identify if their child has a sensory disorder. This checklist is free.

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:49:15 UTC

The Balzer-Martin Preschool Screening Program (BAPS) is an assessment taken based on age to identify sensory processing disorders.

Resource Review

acrow5_2 — 2024-10-31 20:52:58 UTC

Completing an assessment may be time consuming but the results can help a child in more way then one. Assessments can be done professionally or informally, such as a field student completing the form. Parents may also be asked to assess their child at home to identify consistency or triggers. Students should have their sensory needs identified the earlier, the better.