by Emerge - A Childs Place | May 28, 2008 | Behavioral regulation, Emerge programs, Sensory Processing/Integration, Sports
Summer is a great time to undertake an Interactive Metronome® (IM) program for your child. IM is a neuro-motor assessment & treatment tool used in therapy to improve the neurological processes of motor planning,sequencing, rhythm and timing. IM ‘trains the brain’...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Apr 20, 2008 | Sensory Processing/Integration
Children with sensory processing disorders and/or motor control challenges often lack good postural control and core musculature development. One of the ways we assess core control is through the child’s ability to attain and maintain prone (on stomach) extension...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Jan 24, 2008 | Sensory Processing/Integration
With the arrival of cold weather, children tend to spend more time indoors, often doing sedentary activities. Their need for physical activities (sensory diet) do not, however, decrease. If the weather keeps you inside, look for opportunities within your home. Set...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Oct 9, 2007 | Sensory Processing/Integration
Children with sensory processing difficulties often benefit from the implementation of a sensory diet, specifically chosen to meet their needs. Specifically chosen activities are incorporated throughout the day to help regulate their nervous system and therefore their...