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Duval Sensory Kit: Secondary Presented by Cecilia Cruse, MS, OTR/L. Special Needs Solutions Areas. Positioning and Mobility Fine Motor Sensory Processing Language &Communication. Sensory Solutions in the Classroom. Sensory Integration Visual/Auditory Tactile/Proprioceptive - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Duval Sensory Kit:SecondaryPresented by
Cecilia Cruse, MS, OTR/L
Special Needs Solutions Areas
Positioning and MobilityFine MotorSensory ProcessingLanguage &Communication
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Sensory Solutions in the Classroom
Sensory IntegrationVisual/AuditoryTactile/ProprioceptiveVestibularOlfactory/Gustatory
Use sensory strategies as part of a good sensory diet
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Sensory Solutions
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Sensory Solutions in the Classroom
Sensory DietMain CourseSensory Snacks
Collaborating with your therapist
Common themes for classroom application
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Trampoline
Vestibular=Movement
Movement= Helping the brain learn better!
Use at intervals during the day as part of a good sensory diet
Think-N-Roll
Idea from a student teacher!
Great for fidgety kids
Lightweight, easy to use
Made from closed-cell foam, PVC and bungee cord
Attach to front chair legs
Body Sox
Deep Touch Pressure Input
Spatial BoundariesCalming/OrganizingActivity Guide:
abilitations.com resources
Fun! http://youtu.be/HOJ6eYMuKBs http://youtu.be/0yxHwapP93Q
Weighted Lap Pad
Deep Touch Pressure
Helps define spatial boundaries
Calming/Organizing
Fidgets
Great for fidgety handsBMC (Bilateral Motor
Coordination)Research study on
DoodlersRemember no fidgets
are bulletproof! You can expect some wearing out/failure with repeated use.
Yuk-e-Balls
Moderate-firm resistance
You can adjust the amount of air using a needle pump pin (#633697)
Filled with non toxic silicon gel
Twidget Bulb Tracker
Moderate-firm resistancePinch/Finger StrengthVisual TrackingVisual Figure GroundYou can adjust the
amount of air using a needle pump pin (#633697)
Filled with non toxic silicon gel
Knead- A -Ball
Non liquid (foam)center
Min-mod resistanceLow profile…Looks like a tennis
ball but better!
Tangle
Solid (vs. gel filled)fidget Original:Tangle Therapy
Hand/Pinch Strength
Rx for TTThttp://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/07/17/carpenter.teen.text.kdaf
Catepinch
Great for fidgety handsSingle or BMC Durable/great sensory
textureGreat for on or just
inside a desk to keep fingers busy/out of trouble!
Check out the new key chain: Gel E Fidget!
Pencil Fidgets
Great for fidgety hands
Low profile. Good for older students
Similar concept: Research study on Doodlers
Squiggle Wiggle Writer
Vibration=deep touch pressure input
Helps with body awareness/kinesthesia
Use as part of a sensory approach to handwriting
Alternate with other media: chalk, paints, markers, wikki stix etc.)
Use as a warm-up then change to pencil/pen
Slantboards
Ergonomics: promotes proper forearm/wrist position for writing
Reduces glare from overhead lights
Less visual plane change
Use for papers workbooks / small books
Social Media
www.myspecialneedsnetwork.com
www.facebook.com/schoolspecialtyspecialneeds
http://twitter.com/ss_specialneeds
Thank You!
For Making a Difference in the Life of a Child with Special Needs!
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