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As the warm weather arrives and traditional school schedules disappear, parents, educators, and pediatric therapists face a familiar seasonal challenge: helping children adapt their sensory processing input options. While summer offers a wealth of rich outdoor experiences—from a trip to the local playground to a day at the beach—the disruption of structured routines often leads…
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As the school year winds down and families transition into the unstructured rhythm of summer vacation, parents, educators, and pediatric therapy providers face a familiar seasonal challenge. While summer offers a wealth of outdoor adventures, backyard explorations, and beach trips, the sudden disappearance of daily structure and the surge in screen time can disrupt children’s…
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As the summer season gets underway and children face the inevitable disruption of daily routines, educators and pediatric therapy professionals have a new tool at their disposal to help young learners maintain focus, body awareness, and emotional regulation. A newly launched set of printable "Summer Sensory Stations" has been introduced to the public, offering a…
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As families and educators navigate the long stretch of the summer months, maintaining children’s routines, attention spans, and emotional regulation can present a unique challenge. To address this need, therapy professionals and educators have welcomed a popular self-regulation resource: an all-new set of printable Summer Sensory Stations. Designed by pediatric occupational therapist Colleen Beck, OTR/L,…
