Sensational Kids
333 - 2nd Street West T0J 2S0 Brooks, AB, Canada

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Our OT crew is back in action! We are excited to see all of the students and staff again! . . . Thanks to Ms.Sarah for our cross stitch selfies! ... . . . #occupationaltherapy #ot #kidsoccupationaltherapy #schooltherapist #crossstitch #pediatrics See more

If you are looking to have extra speech and language intervention this summer get in contact with Jenny. She is fantastic.

Join in with our awesome Miss. Kim for a fun gross motor activity! Animal walks are a great way to strengthen our muscles, work on motor planning, and bilateral coordination... all while having fun! https://youtu.be/TYRbCARuL_I

Attention Brooks friends!! Checkout our latest sensory path on 1st Street, West on your next walk! Record yourself or your child using the path and tag us! Create your own path and tag us! We can’t wait to see what you create!... Remember to wash your hands before and after your walk! ** Please ensure you continue to follow the guidance and regulations around social distancing when using these. If you see the sensory path in use - please keep your distance until it is free.** #socialdistancing #brooks #albertacanada #sensorypath #moveyourbody #washyourhands #nottodaycorona #getoutside

Fun Idea! Could also adapt it to work on colour matching, upper case/lower case letter matching, or matching shapes!

Official school activities are important, but there are plenty of everyday activities that count as learning too! 16 Everyday Activities That Count as Learning ---> https://bit.ly/34SbJIb

Attention Brooks friends!! Checkout our latest sensory path on Wildrose Avenue in Sunnylea area on your next walk! Record yourself or your child using the path and tag us! Create your own path and tag us! We can’t wait to see what you create!... Remember to wash your hands before and after your walk! ** Please ensure you continue to follow the guidance and regulations around social distancing when using these. If you see the sensory path in use - please keep your distance until it is free.** #socialdistancing #brooks #albertacanada #sensorypath #moveyourbody #washyourhands #nottodaycorona #getoutside

How to Use a ‘First + Then’ Schedule! We shared a video earlier this week talking about how to use a visual schedule. We wanted to show you a more simple visual schedule that breaks it down to only two activities. Using a visual schedule helps increase independence in your child as it clarifies expectations. By putting a preferred activity in the then, it increases the child’s motivation to complete the first activity!... https://youtu.be/L9eziR4_NXg

Attention Rosemary friends!! Checkout our latest sensory path on Main street in Rosemary on your next walk! Thanks to our little helper and her mom for permission to share this video! Record yourself or your child using the path and tag us!... Create your own path and tag us! We can’t wait to see what you create! Remember to wash your hands before and after your walk! ** Please ensure you continue to follow the guidance and regulations around social distancing when using these. If you see the sensory path in use - please keep your distance until it is free.** #socialdistancing #rosemary #albertacanada #sensorypath #moveyourbody #washyourhands #nottodaycorona #getoutside

Attention Bassano friends!! Checkout our latest sensory path on 2nd street in Bassano on your next walk! Record yourself or your child using the path and tag us! Create your own path and tag us! We can’t wait to see what you create!... Remember to wash your hands before and after your walk! ** Please ensure you continue to follow the guidance and regulations around social distancing when using these. If you see the sensory path in use - please keep your distance until it is free.** #socialdistancing #bassano #albertacanada #sensorypath #moveyourbody #washyourhands #nottodaycorona #getoutside

Movement and exercise is so important to keep our bodies and minds healthy! With this BEAUTIFUL weather, we were inspired to create some sensory paths around the city! When out for your next walk, go check out this awesome sensory path on Upland Road!... ** Please ensure you continue to follow the guidance and regulations around social distancing when using these. If you see the sensory path in use - please keep your distance until it is free.**

In addition to our latest video explaining how to use a Visual Schedule - here is a handout we created explaining the importance of maintaining routines!

Happy Monday! Our team has been busy trying to navigate how to best provide our OT services during this time. We have been embracing this new ‘online world’ through video chats, emails, phone calls, etc. We, like so many of you, are stepping out of our comfort zones in trying these new methods! One large step out of that comfort zone is creating YouTube videos. We appreciate everyone’s patience and kindness during this time of trying new things! ... We thought a good topic to cover with starting back after the spring break would be Visual Schedules! Please feel free to share these videos with any families you feel would benefit. https://youtu.be/i_sh3J0givo

Fun and exciting news! We're going to host a Drive In Movie at the CRA on Friday April 17th. We thought this would be a fun activity for everyone that still all...ows us to follow physical distancing rules. ONLY people from your household should be in the vehicle with you. Don’t fill your car with friends or neighbours that defeats the purpose of social distancing. We ask people to PLEASE respect this rule. The show starts at 8:30pm, when the sun goes down. More details are in the poster below Thanks to Fresh Air Cinema for sponsoring this event and helping us pull it together so quickly!

We hope everyone has a relaxing week off from school! Here are some activities to try over the break while you are at home!

We are all wearing blue today in support of World Autism Day! #lightitupblue #lightitupblueforautism #asd #autismawareness #autismawarenessday2020 #autismadvocate #neurodiversity #kindnessmatters #kindnessalwayswins

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. While lives and routines are completely disrupted, the autism community needs your support and kindness now, more than ever.... Like every year, we are asking you to #LightItUpBlue with us today by wearing something blue and posting on social media to show the autism community that there is a world of acceptance and understanding out there. autismspeaks.org/kindness See more

Something fun to do in the sunshine!

~ S E L F ~ C A R E ~ . . . We all talk about the importance of this, but what does it look like? Our team is going to share how we are practicing self care each day.... . . Board game night with the family! Taking time to connect with others in your household, while helping take your mind off of the stress you may be experiencing. How are you practicing self care? . . . #otpractice #occupationaltherapy #pediatrics #family #selfcare #covid_19 #socialdistancing See more

Looking ahead at another week of social distancing with your family? Here are some ideas to have some fun in and around Brooks while staying safe. Remember to maintain a social distance of 2m when out in public!

https://www.flipsnack.com//coronavirus-soci/full-view.html We found this social story created by Easter Seals Illinois Autism Partnership, which would be a great resource to use to explain the COVID-19 situation to your children. We encourage you to only share information that is developmentally appropriate for your child. We know you know your child the best so try to only give them information that you know they will understand.

Rock your socks for Down Syndrome Awareness Day! . . The 2020 theme is We Decide which focuses on ensuring people living with Down Syndrome are full participants in decision making about matters relating to their lives. We believe that we can all act as advocates to ensure people living with Down Syndrome have their voice heard! ... . . #rockyoursocks #dsawareness #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #wedecide #advocacy #otpractice #occupationaltherapy #specialneeds #seetheability

For all of our colleagues who are working hard from a variety of locations.

Wash Your Hands! Use this visual to help your children follow the proper hand washing routine! #washyourhands #covid_19 #handhygiene #visuals #occupationaltherapy #asd #routine #disabilityinclusion

With the uncertainty and unease we are all experiencing right now, this is a great time to practice some of our self-regulation strategies. . .... ~B R E A T H E~ . . Checkout some of our favourite deep breathing techniques. . . #deepbreathing #calming #covid_19 #asd #occupationaltherapy #anxiety #disabilityisnotinability #pediatrics

Checkout some of these awesome indoor activities!

We know routines and schedules can be hard to maintain, especially in times of change. Here is a nice daily home schedule we’d like to share with our families. #pediatricot #occupationaltherapy #schoolbasedot #homeschedules

In theme with St. Patrick’s day today, here’s is a cute little scavenger hunt to do with your kids while at home. #ot #pediatricot #schoolbasedot #activitiesforkidsathome #occupationaltherapy

Virtual field trips

Obstacle Courses are an awesome way to work on several skills at once... not to mention super FUN!! One of our awesome OTAs created this obstacle course to help our friends work on motor planning, core strength, arm strength, balance, turn taking, and so much more!!

Mindful Monday . . Try making this glitter jar! .... Use the glitter jar as a mindful activity - have your child shake the jar and then watch the glitter settle to the bottom. . Take this a step further by relating this to your feelings - when you’re feeling upset (shaking the jar is similar to how you feel), calming and regulating your body is similar to the glitter settling. See more

Happy International Women’s day! We are so proud of the amazing women we get to work with each and every day!

A friendly reminder that even when it doesn’t feel like it, we are all continuously growing

Mindful Monday . . Blowing Bubbles! This can be a fun spin on deep breathing.... As your child takes a deep inhale, help them imagine their lungs are like a bubble... slowly expanding and filling with air. In order to ensure bubbles form, your child will have to focus on breathing out slowly and consistently. Model this for your child to help them learn!

Sensational Kids team supporting #pinkshirtday today. #lifteachotherup #kindnessmatters #choosetobekindalways #antibullying #pediatricot #schoolbasedot #ot

Mindful Monday . Who doesn’t love a snack?! Try using snack time as a mindfulness activity. Take the time to describe the smell, taste and texture of the food you’re eating.

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