Katie Haywood M.S., OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Pineville office of Child and Family Development, is getting ready for the holiday season now!
She found this post called “The Ultimate List of Gifts for Sensory Seekers”. The MamaOT blog shares this information so you can find the right products for children with sensory processing difficulties. Really, most any kid will like these toys!
The list contains over 50 items and categorizes them into practical therapeutic sections. Here are just a few examples:
JUMPING, BOUNCING & BALANCING: Mini trampoline with handle
SPINNING: Radio Flyer Spin n Saucer
ORAL STIMULATION: Chewigem jewelry for kids
![Abilitations Dynamic Movement BodySox, X-Small, 2-3 Years, - 34" L x 27" W](http://childandfamily.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41PtcTc19IL.jpg "Abilitations Dynamic Movement BodySox, X-Small, 2-3 Years, - 34" L x 27" W")
PUSHING & CRASHING: Body Sox that provides calming, whole-body proprioceptive input
For a full and printable list of these gifts, click here.
Read more about Katie’s recommendations and reflections, click here.
Our team consists of 9 licensed occupational therapists, rather than assistants or aides. We are in-network with many insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, Cigna, Medcost, North Carolina Medicaid, Primary Physician Care and United Health Care. Our clients also may pay privately and access out-of-network benefits.
