🧠 Why is proprioceptive input so important (especially for children)? 🔸 It supports the development of both gross and fine motor skills – improving movement control, precision, and coordination. 🔸 It helps with focus and self-regulation – children often feel calmer and more focused after proprioceptive activities. 🔸 It enhances body awareness – helping children move more efficiently and with less effort or clumsiness. 🔸 It affects posture and balance – a more stable body means safer movemen

What are the signs of proprioceptive dysfunction? 1. SENSORY SEEKING BEHAVIORS: * seeks out jumping, bumping, and crashing activities * stomps feet when walking * kicks his/her feet on floor or chair while sitting at desk/table * loves to be tightly wrapped in many or weighted blankets, especially at bedtime * prefers clothes (and belts, hoods, shoelaces) to be as tight as possible * loves/seeks out “squishing” activities * enjoys bear hugs * excessive banging on/with toys and objects 2. DIFFICU

🤩How cool is this letter writing game? It has little beads that attach to the magnet pen when writing. ✍️ I love the proprioceptive input you get when writing because it allows you to feel the movement of the letters. ✏️My students that have difficulty whiting letters have been loving using this. With constant repetition and lots at verbal prompts, my goal is to get these kids to improve handwriting skills. https://amzn.to/3QX6f7Y #handwriting #schoolbasedoccupationaltherapy #coloringsheetsfork