Glow in the Dark & UV Sensory Room Toy and Game Ideas If you saw my last post on how to set up a sensory cave on a budget and what we love most in a sensory cave, you may be wondering what exactly to do with it! I sat…
Sensory Cave Must Haves and Where You Can Get Them for Cheap! Because the nights are long and we could all use a bit more color while huddled inside during this stark winter; today I wanted to discuss Sensory Spaces and how you can go about creating a fun sensory-safe…
What exactly are Visual Motor Skills? Visual motor skills are also referred to as oculomotor or visual-motor integration. They are skills and abilities that come from the meeting of visual skills and motor skills. These skills allow us to use our eyes and hands in a coordinated and efficient way….
When should a child be referred for Speech Therapy? There are many reasons why a child or teen might benefit from a referral for speech and language therapy. A family might be surprised to find out that their child needs speech therapy, as they often chalk up their child’s speech-language-related…
A bubble tube is a key piece of sensory equipment and it can play a vital role in the sensory development of many children, toddlers through teens. Even as an adult, I find them incredibly calming to watch.
Sensory Bin: Dino Dig A lot of the little boys we work with love dinosaurs, so naturally, a dino-themed bin had to happen. I already have a sand play bin with gems in it so I wanted to go for a different texture for this bin. You can use anything…
Inexpensive Sensory Lights. UPDATE: Honwell now also has remote-controlled puck lights with 16 color options for $25. If you are looking for more colors, this might be the way to go but do notice that they are not “tap on/off” with ALL of the colors available. They are remote-controlled to…
Ball Pit: A Dream for Sensory Play Who didn’t love a good ball pit as a kid? Does anyone remember (or perhaps even still have) a McDonald’s PlayPlace? I had a birthday party at one when I was 7 and it was AMAZING. Looking back on it, probably not nearly…
Accessibility is one of our 4 pillars at Spark Therapies which sounds nice and all but what exactly does “accessibility” mean at Spark? Time. To us, accessibility means having flexible appointment times available and being able to get in to see a therapist or other provider within just a couple…
Who doesn’t need a well-loved book recommendation? We love to read and we love our clients and families to read too! That’s why we wanted to round up some of our favorite books and share them with you and your families.
