Getting the Words Out: January 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tolerating Winter Clothing: A Sensory Approach to Staying Warm

Posted by Nicole, Occupational Therapist

As winter continues so does the cold weather and for a child with sensory processing difficulties wearing winter clothing can be a very unpleasant experience. After having various conversations with the parents I work with specifically regarding different strategies for children having a hard time with winter clothing such as hats, gloves, scarves, etc., I thought it would be very helpful to share this information with our wonderful blog followers!

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