Mixed Sensory Needs

We all have unique sensory needs and most of us, our children included, are a mix of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding.
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Many children seek out vestibular and or proprioceptive input 🤸‍♀️
These same sensory seeking children may avoid tactile, visual, or auditory input 🚫
Many children are the opposite of the above description 🤗
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The trick is to identify your child's sensory seeking needs 👉 what types of sensory activities do they actively seek more of 👈 and incorporate those types of activities into the daily routine as a proactive approach for regulation.
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Then identify your child's sensory avoiding tendencies 👉 what types of sensory input do they avoid or become fearful of 👈 and use strategies around those types of activities.
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For example, if your child tends to avoid tactile activities and dislikes getting messy, use calming proprioception before and during any type of tactile activity.
👉 Heavy work
👉 Massage
👉 Deep pressure with a weighted lap pad or vest
👉 Calming music
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Comment with any specific questions regarding mixed sensory needs!
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