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Sensory processing is the process of

- taking IN input from around us

- interpreting the information

- organizing a reaction or response

Each person’s brain interprets this sensory input, much of it occurs at an automatic level, without cognitive awareness of what is taking place.

Some people have difficulty processing sensory information:

• the flow of sensations can be disorganized… life can be like a rush-hour traffic jam.

• sensations can be misinterpreted and a child can be over or under sensitive to sensory input.

• children may have difficulty taking in and making sense of sensory information.

Help children to learn tools to be 

CALM, ENGAGED & THRIVE!

Such as:

1. Re-set button for everyone

2. Calm & regulate with a pretzel

3. Choose different seating options

A good (efficient) pencil grip includes:

• pencil held in pads of thumb & index finger
• middle finger supports underneath
• ring & little finger tucked gently into palm
• movement comes from fingers
• opening where pencil rests is shaped like an "O"

An inefficient pencil grip includes:

• thumb wrapping around pencil
• all fingers on the pencil
• fingers tucked in or wrapped around pencil
• movement from wrist or shoulder

Occupational Therapy can help strengthen supporting muscles to achieve a more efficient pencil grasp!

Try some of the calming activities in the handout linked below.

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