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Chances are if you’ve seen any of my other posts you will have heard me talk about Bilateral Integration – well today I will try layout what I mean by this and just why it is so important and some suggestions you can try to do at home to improve this skill. What is BilateralContinue reading “Bilateral Integration”

Its sometimes difficult to keep all the kids entertained and meet all their individual needs and wants. I’ve jotted down some of the things I liked to do when the kids were younger. Hopefully you will find something to do! SMELLY PAINTING! – Scratch-and-sniff painting appeals to kids’ visual, tactile, and olfactory (smell) senses. Choose a fewContinue reading “Sensory Activities to do at home with ALL the kids.”

Are you a mum of a baby with additional support needs in the West of Scotland – if so why not join our new Mum-to-mum chattersense group on a Tuesday morning starting Tuesday 18th August at 10.30. At the moment its even more difficult than normal to get out and meet mums with similar issuesContinue reading “Mum-to-mum Chattersens”

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF WEIGHTED BLANKETS? It is believed that weighted blankets help to reduce the stress levels experienced and provide the feeling of calmness and relaxation through use of “deep touch pressure”, without the anxiety of physical physical touch – it mimics the sensation of being hugged and can aid the ability toContinue reading “Weighted Blankets”

I am thinking about starting up a new Mum-to-mum group for families of children with additional support needs under 18 months. The main purpose of the group would be to offer parent/carers and their children the opportunity to meet other families, make friends, share experiences and have fun! The groups will also offer parents/carers information,Continue reading “Mum-to-mum Chattersense Group West Scotland”

I will be running “open” Chattersense Sensory and Communication groups live on line Monday afternoons at 4.30. These will be fun groups working on our sensory systems using items from around the house. Join me live on Facebook – Chattersense Mondays at 4.30 – 5.00

Apparently July is the national awareness month for food – I know who knew? There ‘s a calendar that schools use to get their themes – well it seemed like a good idea for a post about sensory and communication issues around food! One of my favourite topics lol! Where to start – let meContinue reading “July in National Food awareness Month”

Here are some basic tips for dressing – please excuse the dishevelled look – I was going for the relaxed look! Putting on trousers Putting on a T-Shirt Putting on a shirt Putting on a shirt – tip Button hook 2 School Tie Final Tips Good luck – you know where I am if youContinue reading “Dressing Practice”

Each child has their own unique sensory needs and you know them better than anyone – so I will help you to get to understand what your child is seeking and avoiding and how you can provide them with the opportunities they need throughout the day to be as calm and regulated as possible. WeContinue reading “How to develop a “Sensory Diet””

TOILET TRAINING Children learn all new skills more successfully when they are not anxious, so although it can be a challenging and frustrating process to toilet train your child, especially when out and about, try to keep calm. When to begin potty training? All children are different, but a good guide that they are readyContinue reading “Toiletting Advise”