Heavy Work for Sensory Regulation: A Parent’s Guide
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SensoryShare this resource with parents to help them understand the benefits of heavy work for their child’s sensory regulation. It provides simple, play-based activities that children can do at home to promote calming, focus, and body awareness. The guide encourages parents to incorporate heavy work into daily routines in a fun and natural way, helping their child regulate sensory input without feeling forced or overwhelmed. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Sensory. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I explain heavy work to caregivers?
- When should heavy work activities be used?
- How do I use heavy work for sensory regulation?
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