By Jeanette Jones, MOT, OTRL
Asst. Director of Occupational Therapy & Sensory Programs

Fall is here and due to COVID-19, parents have more to contend with than ever before. Whether you have opted to send your child back to school for face-to-face learning, are keeping them home to learn online or some hybrid of the two, one thing is the same: Supporting a child’s learning is more important than ever.

Sensory input is a wonderful way to help children of all abilities focus on their schoolwork by helping them become what we call “regulated.” This means they are calm, organized, attentive and better able to meet environmental and social demands.

And what’s even better ­­­— there are tons of fun ways to help a child move their body and maximize learning. Here are some suggestions for home, some for school and some that help in both environments. [more]

Originally posted in Metro Parent. Click below to read the rest of this article on their website.