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Your Child Needs Proprioceptive Input

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Your Child Needs Proprioceptive Input

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  1. TheKiokoCenter YourChildNeeds Proprioceptive Input:Here’sWhy kiokocenter.com

  2. Oftenconsideredthesixthsense,proprioceptionis essentialforbody awarenessandmovement.Occupational Therapy Sensory ,Thesensory receptorsareinthemusclesandjoints.Thesereceptors sendmessagestothebrainaboutbodypositioningand thedirectionandstrengthneededforaparticular movement.Forexample,howtopreciselystackblocks withoutknockingthemoverorpouringwaterfromone cuptoanother.

  3. Developmentoftheproprioceptivesystembeganwhen yourchildwasstillinthewomb.Earlyactivitieslike skin-to-skincontact,tummytime,andshiftingweightall helpbabiesunderstandwheretheirbodyisandhowit moves.Aschildrendevelopandparticipatein increasinglycomplexactivities,feedbackfromtheir proprioceptivesystemisessentialtotheirsuccess.

  4. Isconstantlyonthemove: Jumping,bumping,and crashing. Frequentlyknocksover constructionprojectssuchas blocksormagnetictiles. Whileallchildren benefitfromheavywork, yourchildmayespecially makegainsfrom activitiesthatprovide proprioceptiveinputif heorshe: Ripspaperorbreaks writing toolswhenwriting orcoloringfromusingtoo muchforce. Constantlyseeksoutbear hugsoristooroughwith friends. Bumpsintopeersorfurniture regularly.

  5. Activitiestotry: Obstaclecourses Hopscotch Pull, push,orcarry Climb,crawl,hop,march.Use equipmentorfurniturethatyou alreadyhave.Placeapuzzlepiece atthebeginning,andeachtime yourchildgoesthroughit,theywill collectpiecestoputtogetherat thefinish. Asabonus,thisisanoutstanding Letyourchildpullasiblingina wagon,pushfurniture,orbringa stackofbooksfromoneroomto thenext. balanceandmotorplanning activity.Ifyourchildisoldenough, letthemsketchouttheboard. Usingchalkontheroughsurface tarwillalsoprovideproprioceptive feedback.

  6. Completechores Tryasport Chew Agreatwaytogetconsistent proprioceptiveinputistobuildit intoaroutine.Designateataskfor yourchildthatinvolvesheavywork. Itcouldbepushingthechairsin aftereachmeal,vacuuming,or wipingdownthetable.Letyour childbeinchargeofbringingin groceriesfromthecarormoving thelaundrybasket. Manysportsaregreatforgetting heavysensoryinput.Swimming, herearemanyjointsandligaments (andthereforesensoryreceptors) intheupperandlowerjaw.Have yourchildeatsomethingcrunchy ortrya‘chewy’forstimulatingoral motorinputthatdoublesas regulating. soccer,football,track,basketball, andgymnasticsaresportsfor childrenwhoseekproprioceptive inputtendtoseekout.

  7. Animalwalks herearemanyjointsandligaments(andthereforesensoryreceptors)intheupperand lowerjaw.Haveyourchildeatsomethingcrunchyortrya‘chewy’for stimulatingoralmotor inputthatdoublesasregulating. Squishes Getcomfylayingonyourbellyunderaweightedblanket,orcouchcushionorprovide pressurewithanexerciseball.Letyourchilddeterminetheamountofpressuretheywant andletthemreadorcolorwhiletheyrelax!

  8. ThankYoufor yourattention 978-681-6605 kioko@kiokocenter.com 820TurnpikeSt#104,NorthAndover,MA01845 kiokocenter.com

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