Sensory Diet Activities

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The sensory diet, a term originally developed by Occupational Therapist and Sensory Processing Disorder research pioneer Patricia Wilbarger, is a carefully designed, personalized activity schedule that provides the sensory input a person's nervous system needs to stay focused and organized throughout the day. A person whose nervous system is on "high trigger" will need more calming input, while someone who is more "sluggish" will need more arousing input to "jazz" up her nervous system. Infants, young children, teens, and adults can all benefit from a well-designed sensory diet.

http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Sensory-Smart-Child-SensoryProcessing/dp/0143115340/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336190524&sr=1-1-fkmr0

References: 

Raising a Sensory Smart Child, By Lindsey Biel, OTR/L and Nancy Peske, with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin 

More Sensory Resources (Including Sensorimotor, Movement & Self-Regulatory Titles) you will find at

http://www.parentbooks.ca/Autism_Sensory_&_Sensorimotor.html 

  

Tactile

Tactile input is the sense of touch and includes texture, temperature, pressure, and more. Don't forget that the tactile system includes not only the skin covering your body but also inner skin linings such as inside the mouth.

        

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Let her drink plain seltzer or carbonated mineral water to experience bubbles in her mouth (you can flavor with lemon, lime, etc.). Play with foamy soap or shaving cream, add sand for extra texture, use fingerpaint, play with glitter glue, mix cookie dough and cake batter, and so on. Let your child use the playground sandbox or create your own at home, filling a bin with dry beans and rice or other materials. Use clay such as Play-Doh (the classic Play-Doh Fun Factory provides excellent proprioceptive input as well). Don't force a child who is unwilling to touch all these "yucky" substances. Let her use a paintbrush, stick, or even a toy for cautious exploration.

      

Schoolage kids

Eat frozen foods (popsicles, frozen fruit or vegetables), dress up in fun costumes to get used to the feel of unfamiliar clothing, garden and repot indoor plants, play with make-up and face painting.

Smell

If your child has sensory problems, certain odors can stimulate, calm, or send him into sensory overload.

• Explore scents with your child to find the ones that work best to meet your goal (either to calm or to wake up). While everyone has different preferences, lavender, vanilla, and rose are generally calming. Peppermint and lemon are usually invigorating. Let's say your child needs help staying calm and loves lavender. You can use lavender soaps and bath oils to ease bath time, lavender candles or oils in an aromatherapy burner or machine at bedtime, and lavender body lotion. 
• If your child is overtired at the mall and you know scents help, have her smell her favorite scent or stop into a strongly-smelling store that sells candles and soaps. 
• Play a smelling game with your SI child. Have her close her eyes or wear a blindfold and try to identify smells such as maple syrup, apple, peanut butter, and soap. 
• Life stinks sometimes. Accept your child's opinion about something she thinks smells "gross." Then help her find something that smells nice.

Taste

Taste input is strongly influenced by smell (e.g.: chew gum until the flavor is gone, then hold a lemon under your nose; the gum will taste like lemon). 

• Strong tastes can stimulate the mouth of a child with SI and make him more willing to try new foods. Before presenting new foods, let the child have one peppermint, sour gummy bear, or other strong-flavored food. 
•  If your child does not have a strong negative reaction to refined sugar (becomes very "hyper" or gets very sleepy), get an assortment of flavored jellybeans. Eat one at a time, and have her guess which flavor it is. 
• Children will be more likely to taste something if they help make it. Let him help you select foods. For example, let him choose between chicken or fish, string beans or sugar snaps, and potato or rice. Then let your child arrange the meat in the baking pan, break off vegetable tips and dump in water, and so on. Let him help you arrange food on each plate into a pleasing presentation. 
• Don't forget to play with your food. A so-called picky eater may be more willing to eat "rocks and trees" than meatballs and broccoli.

Sample Sensory Diet

Here is a sample sensory diet, created for a second grade child whose sensory seeking behavior interfered with his attention and learning. We've used the annoying term, "as directed," to avoid providing a cookbook recipe. Activities should be individualized for each child and modified frequently to meet changing needs. A separate program was worked out for this child with the school, including frequent movement breaks, an inflatable seat cushion for wiggling while remaining seated, and providing crunchy/chewy oral comfort snacks at handwriting time. 

Morning Routine Massage feet and back to help wake up   Listen to therapeutic listening CD  Use vibrating toothbrush and vibrating hairbrush  Crunchy cereal with fruit and some protein   Spin on Dizzy Disc Jr. as directed  Jump on mini-trampoline as directed

After school Go to playground for at least 20 minutes Push grocery cart or sister's stroller Spinning as directed  Mini Tramp — add some variety: have him play catch or toss toys into a basket while jumping Massage feet to "reorganize," use theraputty, body sox, make body sandwiches, wheelbarrow walk Do ball exercises as directed Listen to therapeutic listening CD  Oral work — sucking thick liquids through a straw (smoothies, etc.), crunchy and chewy snacks (to give input into jaws and teeth) prior to and/or during homework

Dinner Time Help with cooking, mixing, chopping, etc.   Help set table, using two hands to carry and balance a tray  Provide crunchy and chewy foods

Night time Family time: clay projects, painting projects, etc.  Warm bath with bubbles and calming essential oil  Massage during reading time

Tips how to help your child to face Sensory Problems

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Tips adopted from a book, Raising a Sensory Smart Child, by Lindsey Biel, OTR/L and Nancy Peske

http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Sensory-Smart-Child-SensoryProcessing/dp/0143115340/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336064418&sr=1-1-fkmr0

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Toothbrushing

·   To desensitize gums, provide tactile input. Wear a rubber finger cot, swipe with a washcloth, or use an Infadent finger cot or Toothettes (available from Achievement Productsfor Children)

·   If your child can't tolerate foamy toothpaste, try Orajel toddler toothpaste, which does not foam.

·   Develop a predictable routine for when and how to brush. Help your child choose the brushing pattern which will always be used. For example, she could decide to always start with the top teeth and to brush from left to right, front to back. A consistent brushing pattern will help your child motor plan this complex activity, learn to predict when and where she will feel various sensations (rather than be a "victim" of horrible sensations), and help your child feel proud about keeping her mouth and teeth nice and clean.

http://www.amazon.com/Brushing-Your-Teeth-Can-Fun/dp/0789315947/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336065098&sr=1-1

Bathing

·   If your child doesn't like "slimy" soap or shampoo, try foamy soap (also good for tactile play—unlike shaving cream, it doesn't have a strong smell).

·   Try using a large container of water for rinsing since the extra weight of the water might feel soothing. Alternately, your child might be more comfortable if he simply feels in control of the water. In this case, provide a sprinkling can (beach or garden toy) or a hand-held shower attachment. Count together to rinsing: "1, 2, 3, rinse."

·   Use a foam visor or a washrag held over the face when rinsing. This is good for a child who hates water on his face or who hates tilting his head back for rinsing. You might also have him dry his face immediately after washing it even if he's still in the shower or bath.

·   If toweling dry is a problem, experiment with softer (or harder) towel textures. You can also try pre-warming the towel in the dryer for a few minutes.

http://www.amazon.com/Bathing-Without-Battle-Person-Directed-Individuals/dp/0826101240/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336063948&sr=8-2-fkmr0  

Going to Bed

·   Make sure the room is dark enough (or light enough) for your child to sleep. A small amount of light might comfort one child, while light creeping in through the curtains or under the door might disturb another.

·   Try a white noise machine, fan, aquarium, or even a radio set on static to create white noise to block out sleep-disturbing sounds. Some children fall asleep more easily listening to gentle clasical music or CDs specifically designed to promote sleep. Check out Baby Go to Sleep sleep CDs.

·   Give calming deep pressure input via a backrub or massage using long, firm strokes. Even just squeezing her feet, legs, hands, and arms, can be very soothing at bedtime. You can also try using a weighted blanket (available from SouthpawEnterprises and Abilitations.)

http://www.amazon.com/Theres-Monster-Under-My-Bed/dp/0689714092

Getting a Haircut

·   Massage your child's scalp before a haircut using your hands or a vibrating hairbrush (available from Abilitations).

·   Go to a kid-friendly haircutting place or create your own at home with candy and an absorbing video to watch.

·   Have the barber or stylist give the child a big soft brush or a dry washrag with baby powder on it to brush off stray hair as it is cut. Use baby powder on irritated skin afterward.

http://www.amazon.com/Its-Haircut-Time-overcame-haircut/dp/1935567330/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336065471&sr=1-1-fkmr0

Clothing

·   Some tactile-defensive kids insist on supersoft, all-cotton clothing (think: pre-worn = pre-softened).

·   Some children are more comfortable wearing snug clothing or tight clothing worn beneath their other clothes. Try bicycle shorts, tights, "too small" t-shirts, etc.

·   When buying clothes for a tactile-sensitive child, avoid scratchy nylon threads and items made of polyester blends which can pill and cause discomfort.

·   Buy seamless socks.

http://www.amazon.com/Animals-Should-Definitely-Wear-Clothing/dp/0689708076/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336067715&sr=1-1

Shopping

·   Avoid shopping during peak hours when stores are most crowded and noisy.

·   Let your child push the grocery cart for sensory input. Many grocery stores have junior carts for smaller children. Also, pushing a stroller can help a toddler or preschooler get calming input. Add packages for extra weight.

·   Give your child some control and a sense of predictability. Young children can help find groceries on the shelf, match groceries to a picture list, or follow a picture list of chores you will be doing that day. Older kids can help you write lists, find items, pull out coupons, or check items off your to-do list.

http://www.amazon.com/Possum-Child-Shopping-Little-Critter/dp/0590328069/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336066530&sr=1-1

Potty Training

·   Some children are disturbed by the size and feel of a large toilet seat. Bring your child to the store and help her to pick out a potty chair or a small, cushioned vinyl ring that fits onto an adult toilet seat.

·   Some children are frightening by the sound of flushing. A sense of control might help: together, count off to the flush, for example: "1, 2, 3, FLUSH!" Make lots of noise as the toilet is flushing, shouting "hooray!"

·   Sometimes, tight clothes provide sensory input that distracts a child from the sensation of needing to use the potty. Loose clothing such as boxer shorts may help him recognize when he has the urge to go.

http://www.amazon.com/It-Hurts-When-Poop-Children/dp/1433801302/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336067283&sr=1-1

See all 15 Favorite Potty Training Books

http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/potty-training/gear/15-favorite-potty-training-books/

Hints how to support child’s overall development.

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Dear Parents and Family Members!

You can help your kid to be a happy, healthy and succesful child. It is not as hard and difficult as we often think, just apply and follow some simlpe suggestions in everyday life:

1. Modify environment

·         Eliminate unnecessary noise: TV/video, loud music

·         Expose child to: soft music, children songs, classical music

·         Eliminate visual distractions (minimalize TV/video, busy environment)

2. Modify diet

·         Eliminate fast food, cheeps, sweets, soda

·         Offer vegetables and fruits (give child 15 chances to let child to like new test)

·         Provide good breakfast

·         Offer light meal before bedtime

3. Modify daily routine

·         Visualize daily routine: picture calendar

·         Start regular time for waking up, meal times, bedtime

·         Offer and eat meal at the table

·         Brush teeth after meals

·         Read story for bedtime

4. Teach feelings

·         happy, sad, mad, surprised

5. Cue speech

·         Visually with eye contact and pictures

·         Verbally by modeling, labeling and prizing

6. Teach to initiate and maintain eye-contact

·         Using simple command: Look at me! and pointing to your eyes

·         Turn child’s face to initiate eye contact if necessary

7. Use gestures/signs to support speech

·         yes, no, more, give me, food, drink, bath, sleep, come, sit down, walk, please. thank you, later, all done/the end/finish, car, ball, book

8. When making commands

·         Keep them short and direct

·         Give time to process information

·         Repeat twice

9. Teach your child

·         To point

·         To recognize objects

·         To match

·         To make choices: What do you want?

·         To play with toys functionally

I truly believe, that with your afford and consideration we can make a difference.

Tips To Promot Speech & Language Development

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http://www.amazon.com/It-Takes-Two-Talk-Communicate/dp/0921145020/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336197510&sr=1-2

1. Make speech and language learning a priority from Day One! Many of the components determining language development are in progress at Birth! Which means you can not get started too early. Remember that just because your infant can't speak does not mean that he/she doesn't begin to understand the fundamentals of language.

2. Hearing is Critical to Normal Language Development. It has now been proposed that all newborns be screened for hearing at birth. Even if your child's hearing appears normal at birth - ear infections and allergies can easily compromise hearing in the first few years of life. Despite claims made by some physicians - it is sometimes difficult to spot fluid in the ear by looking into a child's ear. Allergies can congest the inner ear without telltale signs of redness. If you suspect hearing problems, a visit to an audiologist is highly recommended. Untreated hearing loss often leads to language delays, but fortunately it is usually treatable.

3. Receptive (understood) Language almost always exceeds Expressive (spoken) Language. This means that many babies are actually a few steps ahead of where their parents believe they are, linguistically speaking. Be a good observer of your child and you'll have a better feel for his or her level of language learning. Your baby will probably begin to understand that specific words correspond to specific objects between 4 and 7 months of age.

4. Your Interactions with Your Child are the Most Important Components of Language Development. Begin speaking to your child early, and converse with your child often. Your positive and loving interactions are critical to your baby's social, emotional and intellectual development.

5. Respond to Your Baby's attempts at Communication. Encourage your child's vocalizations. You can play an early game of imitation with soft vowel sounds with your baby. Encourage your baby to make vowel-like and consonant-vowel sounds such as "ma," "da," and "ba." Reinforce attempts at communication by maintaining eye contact, responding with speech, and imitating your baby's vocalizations. Speak to your infant as you go about your everyday routine.

6. Use Verbal Labeling with Your Baby. Verbal labeling means pointing out and naming objects for your child. You can use books to do this, and you can do this as you walk around with your child. Point to and name objects for your child. This is a very important component of language learning for your child and can be an incredibly effective way to teach new words. For example if you see a dog say something like " Look… A Dog. That's a big dog" as you point to the dog.

7. Play Interactive Games with Your Child. Teach your baby to imitate you as you clap, throw kisses, Wave Bye-Bye etc. Play hand and finger games. Hide objects from your baby and have her find them.

8. Talk to Your Baby. Talk as you bathe, feed, carry, and dress your baby. Talk about what you are doing and about the people, place and things around you. Identify colors for your baby. Count things with your baby. Identify animal sounds for your baby. Many babies can "moo" before they speak!

TV and Your Child

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TV for children is a very controversial subject. Many children watch TV Far Too Much! But remember, DVDs and TV programs, which are used appropriately, can still be wonderful teaching tools. Just use your judgment and good balance.

Guidelines to select and use educationally appropriate DVDs & TV programming 

for your kids:

Use Your Own Judgment 

Trust to yourself when judging what is "Good TV" and what is "Bad TV". If you are not sure what your child is learning from a program the answer is probably nothing! There isn't any independent agency for "educational" content. Producers can label almost any DVD as educational - regardless of real educational value.

Use Age Appropriate Programs 

Then consider age of your child. What is educational for the infant, may well be mind-numbing for your 4 or 5 year old - and vice versa! The educational content of a DVD should be achievable - yet challenging.

Spend Time Watching TV With Your Child 

Try not to use TV as a baby-sitter. Get involved in watching to help reinforce learning. See how your child has progressed with the material contained in the DVD or TV program.

Let Your Child "Graduate" From a DVD 

Once the educational content of a DVD has been learned, that DVD is no longer educational. Many children become addicted to a book, a puzzle or a DVD. Once a child has mastered the material in a book, puzzle, or DVD introduce more challenging material. They will come to love the new just as much as the old.

Look for DVD That Teach Specific Skills 

Material that is labeled "stimulating" may have little to offer your child. Stimulation is found primarily through active exploration of the world around us. Be selective and choose videos that have a specific learning focus.

Avoid Introducing "Entertainment Only" DVD Too Early 

Introducing your child to DVDs that provide little educational content can make it very hard to get your child interested in educational TV fare. Just as you would not feed your child cookies before a meal - don't introduce "fluff" TV before introducing solid educational programming. Just like a cookie, this can spoil an appetite for better stuff!

DVD or TV should be used only as a supplement to regular stimulation, love & fun. 

Parents need be very careful and selective about what they allow young children to watch or about limiting the total quantity of TV viewed. The best way to assure that your child's viewing time is used well, is to spend time with your child while watching TV. Be sensitive to your child skill level and choose material that is appropriate to his/her developmental stage. TV can be a great teaching tool - or it can be a big problem. How TV is used is up to you, the parent.

Materials:

http://www.babybumblebee.com

ADHD Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Zespół Nadpobudliwości Psychoruchowej z Zaburzeniami Uwagi

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Zespół zaburzeń polegający na występowaniu wzmożonej pobudliwości i problemów z koncentracją uwagi.

Charakterystyka dziecka z ADHD:

• nadruchliwość - ciągle w biegu
• słaba i krótkotrwała koncentracja na jednym zagadnieniu - dlatego problemy w szkole
• brak hierarchizowania dochodzących do mózgu bodźców

Terapia

1. Zmiana diety na bezweglowodanowa (wykluczyc slodycze, napoje jak Coca – Cola)

2. Wyciszyc otoczenie (halas, TV) i dziecko (czytanie w lozku, cicha, spokojna muzyka przed zasnieciem, wykluczyc bajki z przemoca, filmy, kontrolowac i skrocic czas ogladania telewizji, wyklucayc TV przed zasnieciem, dlugi sen 10-12 godzin).

3. W drugiej kolejności zastosowac metode pracy z dzieckiem. 
Np.: Zangazowac dziecko w 

- drobne prace domowe, 

- zajecia plastychne, 

- polozyc nacisk na zajecia ruchiwe - sport.

4. Konsekwencja rodzicow  w postempowaniu i egzekwowaniu ustalonych zasad.

5. Eliminaja krzyku a zastosowanie tlumaczenia na poziomie wzroku dziecka i Time-out jesli potrzebny, zwiekszyc pochwaly a zmniejszyc krytyke.

6. Odradzam Lekarstwa na uspokojenie. Herbata ziolowa z melisy jest wystarczajaca.