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THE BENEFITS OF NOISE DAMPENING TILES FOR SENSORY ...
Sound Dampening Felt Tiles are an invaluable tool for creating sensory-friendly spaces. These dense materials work by absorbing sound, reducing vibrations, and preventing sound from dispersing throughout the room. In this...
23 FAVORITE STRESS REDUCING FIDGET TOOLS
We're always here to help make your life easier with innovative tools, time-tested strategies, helpful therapy activities, and amazing products that can help reduce some of the stress and anxiety your family may be experiencing....
25 SOOTHING SENSORY TOOLS THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE ...
Today's mission is to be so busy loving life that there's very little time left over for worry, fear, or anxiety. Know that soothing sensory tools can help keep overwhelm, stress, or frustration in check when cabin fever,...
10 ACTIVITIES THAT CAN DECREASE ANXIETY AND HELP C...
Hello and welcome back! We're excited to present our third article in a special series written for our Therapy Shoppe® families by Dr. Carol Claflin, who is a Developmental Psychologist and Pediatric Nurse. Thank you Dr. Claflin...
FREE PHONE APPS FOR MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY
“In the midst of change, we often discover wings we never knew we had.” – Ekaterina Walter Need some help managing the stress and anxiety of all the unanticipated changes and unexpected new norms from the past few months? You're...
10 FUN TOYS AND GAMES TO BUILD FINE MOTOR SKILLS!
Kids learn best when they are playing! Below are 10 favorite therapy tools, toys, and games that occupational therapists, teachers, and parents love using to help children and students develop their fine motor, sorting,...
NUGGETS FOR NEW SCHOOL-BASED THERAPISTS
We know how working as a school-based therapist can be a bit overwhelming for new therapists. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions created especially for new therapists in school systems – provided by 2 seasoned itinerant...
ENCOURAGING SELF-ADVOCACY IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Re-published article with expressed permission by Therapy Shoppe® guest author, Karen Dobyns, OTD, MOT, OTR/L. Karen is a private OT contractor, part-time college professor, former school-based therapist, volunteer "cuddler" in...
THE BENEFITS OF FIDGET TOOLS: WHAT RESEARCH SAYS A...
Therapy Shoppe® is excited and pleased to welcome Carol Claflin, Ph.D. as a regular expert guest author! Dr. Claflin is a developmental psychologist, registered pediatric nurse, and former Associate Professional of Psychology...
FUN YOGA POSES FOR KIDS: ENERGIZE, RELAX, AND LEAR...
Welcome to the exciting world of kids' yoga, where little ones can embark on a journey of self-discovery, health, and happiness. Yoga offers a world of therapeutic wonders for children of all abilities. Beyond physical benefits...
SENSORY SEEKERS FIDGET KIT™ VIDEO REVIEW
Check out this parent and child review of our exclusive "Sensory Seekers Fidget Kit™! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdjVVnREGr0 Please note the Porcupine Ball shown as part of the kit in the video was discontinued by the...
HANDWRITING MADE EASIER
*Thank you to our guest author, Ellen Kinsinger, OTR/L, Creator of BrightLines Specialty Paper – "The Original Highlighted Paper!" This visually simplified paper is a top favorite choice of occupational therapists and teachers!...