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Duval Sensory Kit: Elementary 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
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Duval Sensory Kit: Elementary 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 • Vestibular • Olfactory/Gustatory • Use sensory strategies as part of a good sensory diet
Sensory Solutions in the Classroom • Sensory Diet • Main Course • Sensory Snacks • Collaborating with your therapist • Common themes for classroom application
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
Movin’ Sit • Great for fidgety students! Research: • http://ajot.aotapress.net/content/62/3/274.abstract • Jr: Pre-k to 1stor 2nd grade • Reg: 2nd-3rd grade up • Angle promotes good body posture in sitting • Adjustable air • Carrying Handle
Gel-E-Seat • Great for fidgety students! • Also good for pressure relief • Could use as a lap pad and fidget (see also Caterpinch and Gel-E-Fidget)
Body Sox • Deep Touch Pressure Input • Spatial Boundaries • Calming/Organizing • Activity Guide: abilitations.com resources • Fun! • http://youtu.be/HOJ6eYMuKBs • http://youtu.be/0yxHwapP93Q
Tote Around Animals • Tote Around • Turtle: 5lbs. • Hound: 5lbs. • Great for deep touch pressure/calming • Perfect for transitions • Use on lap during circle time/study time or homework
Fidgets • Great for fidgety hands • BMC (Bilateral Motor Coordination) • Research study on Doodlers • Remember 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
Catepinch • Great for fidgety hands • Single or BMC • Durable/great sensory texture • Great for on or just inside a desk to keep fingers busy/out of trouble! • Check out the new key chain: Gel E Fidget!
Knead- A -Ball • Non liquid (foam)center • Min-mod resistance • Low profile… • Looks like a tennis ball but better!
Tangle Solid (vs. gel filled)fidget • Hairy: great texture! (#1385049) • Good for BMC • Tangle Therapy (#025706) • Hand/Pinch Strength
Twidget Bulb Tracker • Moderate-firm resistance • Pinch/Finger Strength • Visual Tracking • Visual Figure Ground • You can adjust the amount of air using a needle pump pin (#633697) • Filled with non toxic silicon gel
Songames • Sensory Processing Songs/Activities for ages 3-8 • Gross motor/Fine motor, muscle strength and rhythmicity. • Comes with activity book for ideas to do with the songs.
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Cecilia’s Contact Info: By Phone: • 800-850-8602 ext. 7207 • 770-510-7207 By e-mail: • cecilia.cruse@schoolspecialty.com
Thank You! For Making a Difference in the Life of a Child with Special Needs!