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03/01/2026

Crossing midline activities

30/12/2025

What is interoception?

28/12/2025

How to provide vestibular support

A child's vestibular sense provides information about how the world is moving around him and about how he is moving within the world. Housed in the inner ear, it tells kids whether they are balanced or about to fall, what direction they are moving, and what speed they are traveling. The vestibular sense helps them to right themselves and hold their heads and bodies steady.

To promote balance and coordination, a child must experience vestibular movement. Opportunities for just-right vestibular movement depends on a child's abilities and comfort and are important for all kids. It is a natural drive for children to crave vestibular movement many times during the day.

There are plenty of ways to experience vestibular movement on a playground, but what about at home? Try these fun activities with kids of all ages to promote their skill development and comfort and confidence in the world!

23/12/2025

Celebrating excellence in OT!

22/12/2025

Tips for reducing holiday stress

The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring pressure, exhaustion, and a whole lot of expectations. ❤️‍🩹
If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone.

These gentle reminders can help keep the season grounded in what truly matters: connection, presence, and moments of calm. ✨

Small shifts—like keeping routines steady, embracing imperfection, and choosing simple traditions—can make the biggest difference for you and your child.

Let this be the year you slow down, breathe, and enjoy the meaningful moments (even the messy ones). 💛

19/12/2025

The holidays can look different for every family.
Here are two resources we hope are helpful this season: gifting tips for autistic children and sensory-friendly New Year’s Eve tips.

18/12/2025

Importance of developing the vestibular system

The vestibular system’s physical structures are mostly developed before birth 👶, but the brain pathways that process this input continue to mature through adolescence 🧠.

That development depends on active movement—especially in early childhood 🤸‍♂️.

When kids crawl, spin, jump, swing, and climb, they’re not just playing—they’re strengthening brain connections that support balance, focus, emotional control, and learning 🎯🪁📚.

Today, many children spend too much time sitting, especially with increased screen time 📱🪑.
Studies show that more than half of a child’s waking hours are spent in non-active states.

Without regular vestibular input, key motor and cognitive skills may not fully develop 🚫🧩.

Let’s get kids moving!

16/12/2025

What is the vestibular system?

Ever wonder why some children can’t stop moving — spinning, hanging upside down, or constantly fidgeting?

Or why others avoid movement — hating swings, climbing frames, or even being picked up?

The answer might lie in their vestibular system — the sense of balance and movement that helps us feel grounded and safe in our bodies.
When this system is over- or under-responsive, the world can feel too fast, too spinny, or too still — and that can look like clumsiness, anxiety, or constant motion-seeking.

Understanding the vestibular system helps us see what’s really going on beneath the behavior — and how to support it through everyday movement and play.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

14/12/2025

How not to co-regulate

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.

We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

12/12/2025

🎄🎅 Warmest wishes from our family to yours! 🌟

Merry Christmas to the families who make our work so rewarding! 🎁 We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your little ones’ growth and development.

Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and joyful moments with your loved ones. May the magic of the holiday bring wonder and happiness to your family! 🎄❤️

Thank you for a blessed 2025 and thank you to .tt for making our celebration so special !
Love the Theraplay family ❤️

11/12/2025

Heavy work activities for proprioception

Your child needs more heavy work…

to build their proprioceptive system to help them self-regulate and attend better.

Many kids who have an immature proprioceptive system have trouble with the following:

🫣Paying attention
🫣Completing tasks
🫣Remembering details
🫣Following directions
🫣Understanding personal boundaries

Building the proprioceptive system with heavy work activities helps the body regulate and focus better.

To find out all the benefits of heavy work and to get all the activities, do the following:

1. 🔗Click the link in the profile or grab it here: https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/

2. 📖Read the article on the importance of heavy work.

3. 💬Send us a DM or email us at info@ilslearning.com with one activity you’d like to try with your child using heavy work and we’ll send you a free packet.

09/12/2025

Great idea for both home and school

A Calm Down Corner gives students a safe space to pause, reset, and return to learning with confidence. By helping children identify their feelings, choose calming tools, and practice strategies that support regulation, we build independence and emotional resilience. This space is not a punishment; it is a pathway to growth and success.