Dean Kindig and Moira Prister » sensory

Specialized gyms help over- (or under-) sensitive kids

dkindig — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:43:23 +0000

...Children are jumping into a ball pit so deep one boy compares it to a hot tub, crashing into mountains of supersized pillows, rolling and bouncing on huge balls, and swinging and spinning wildly inside a cocoon-like sling. This 877-foot-space would be nirvana to any child—and all are welcome—but in fact it's a new parent-run, nonprofit sensory gym modeled on occupational therapy facilities. Continue reading →

Have a Seat!

dkindig — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:27:01 +0000

Many children profit from sitting on a disc-o-seat when they do homework or even when they are at the supper table. Problem is, they are inordinately expensive (Try $43 with shipping). I have found the FITball at a medical supply house that works just as well.

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FitBALL Seating Disc, 13” for $20.74, now on sale. The 15” ones are $24.20, and are more a propos for Grades 3-4.

Have a Seat!