How to Create A Sensory Lifestyle! The Sensory Lifestyle Handbook Available Now!

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We live in a world full of sensory information and some kids have difficulty coping with the sensory information they receive in their daily lives (visual, auditory, vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, taste, etc). Some kids can seek sensory information and others will avoid it. This can change for a child depending on their environment or time of day.

Navigating what is best for your child can be really difficult.  If you have concerns with your child's ability to process sensory information, then seek professional advice from an occupational therapist. 

A sensory lifestyle is a look at how to meet the sensory needs of your child through their every day life so that they can reach their potential.  We all want our children to be the best versions of themselves, to learn and grow.  We want them to be happy and we want them to be safe.  We don't want our child's sensory needs to interfere with their ability to "do life well". 

A "sensory diet" is a planned and scheduled activity program designed to meet a child's individual sensory needs (Wilbarger, and Wilbarger, 1991).  It is related to activities that a child performs through their day to help them to "modulate" their bodies.

The Sensory Lifestyle Handbook by Colleen Beck (from the OT Toolbox) is a new strategy guide for sensory processing needs.  This book provides valuable insight into the sensory system and the whole child.  It details how sensory diets can be incorporated into a child's lifestyle to meet the sensory needs of each individual child.    The tips and tools in the Sensory Lifestyle Handbook uses child-led interests and daily life interactions so that kids WANT to participate in sensory diet activities their bodies need... because it is part of play!

To celebrate the release of the Sensory Lifestyle Handbook, there are bonus items that address needs like self-regulation and self-reflection, school screening tools, sensory diet cards, sensory planning calendars, play-based sensory activities and so much more!  These bonus items are sent with the purchase of the Sensory Lifestyle Handbook!  The Sensory Lifestyle Handbook is available as a digital e-book for $16 US or you can also order a soft cover printed book for $26US!   This introductory price with bonus items are available until April 16th 2018!

Don't forget to download these amazing freebie offers that were created to also support your child's sensory needs!

1. The Outdoor Sensory Diet Cards and Sensory Challenge Cards encourages sensory diet strategies in the outdoors.  The printable packet includes 90 outdoor sensory diet activities, 60 outdoor recess sensory diet activities, 30 blank sensory diet cards and 6 sensory challenge cards.   Get your copy of the Outdoor Sensory Diet Cards and Sensory Challenge Cards HERE.

2. The Classroom Sensory Strategy Toolkit contains these amazing resources:

• Fidgeting tools for the classroom
• Adapted seating strategies for the classroom
• Self-regulation in the classroom
• 105 calm-down strategies for the classroom
• Chewing Tools for classroom needs
• 45 organizing tools for classroom needs
• Indoor recess sensory diet cards

Get your copy of the Classroom Sensory Strategy Toolkit HERE.

3.  The Attention and Sensory Connection Workbook is a one-stop spot for information on the basics of how attention is related to sensory processing. It provides tips to boost attention through the senses so that kids can learn, focus and pay attention when they need to.  The workbook covers information about how impaired sensory processing relates to attention issues in a variety of ways and provides movement and sensory-motor activities that can help boost attention.  There are specific activity ideas and tactics to address attentiveness.  You'll also find workbook pages that can be used to identify underlying sensory-related areas that impact attention and tools for addressing those needs. 
Get your copy of the Attention and Sensory Connection Workbook HERE.

SPECIAL BONUS FOR YOUR KIDS OT READERS!

I only endorse products that I recommend without hesitation! Colleen Beck is a respected occupational therapist whom I have had the privileged to collaborate with in the past.   Read more about Colleen and the OT Toolbox HERE  and read an article she wrote for Your Kids OT HERE. 

The Sensory Lifestyle Handbook is a unique resource that will help you navigate "sensory diets".  Whether you are an occupational therapist, parent or teacher; this resource is user-friendly and very practical! Take the opportunity to purchase this book at the introductory price and receive the bonus items (because they are also awesome)! The free resources listed above are truly brilliant (and could very easily been paid products) and you should grab them now! 

For YOUR KIDS OT readers; thank you for your ongoing support!  When you purchase the Sensory Lifestyle Handbook during the promotional week, email me at cindy@yourkidsot.com with a copy of your receipt and I will give you a 50% BONUS discount to the Your Kids OT shop! 

(note: you will need proof of purchase that you used one of my links for this bonus discount) 

PURCHASE THE SENSORY LIFESTYLE HANDBOOK NOW!

What are you favourite resources supporting your child's sensory needs?  These new resources are sure to make this list once you get your copy!

Cindy is a registered Occupational Therapist practising in Sydney Australia.  She has two young children who are a constant source of inspiration and learning.  Cindy loves working creatively to help children to reach their potential, finding opportunities in everyday living and making learning fun. Cindy is the author of the Occupational Therapy blog Your Kids OT. 

Read more articles from Your Kids OT at https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog

The information on this site is general in nature. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions.

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Reference:
Wilbarger, P. & wilbarger, J. (1991) Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12:An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers.  Stillwater:PDP Press.