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Supporting Different Ways to Learn, Move & Participate
Sensory support at school starts with the student. Explore how movement, quiet spaces, interactive equipment and meaningful choice can help create school environments with more ways to partic
Small Space, Big Impact: Why Mobile Sensory Stations Might Be Your Facility's Best Kept Secret
Discover how mobile sensory stations can transform long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres, and multi-purpose spaces into engaging therapeutic environments—without the need for a dedicat
Illuminating Connection: Projector Programming Ideas for Dementia Engagement Through Sensory Rooms and Guided Imagery
Discover innovative projector programming ideas for dementia sensory rooms using guided imagery, reminiscence therapy, and immersive sensory engagement. Learn how TFH Canada supports meaningf
Mental Health Week: Supporting Sensory Regulation Through Life’s Everyday Transitions
Mental Health Week is a time to support well-being through sensory regulation. Discover calming tools and sensory kits designed to help youth manage transitions and anxiety.
Supporting Families Through Spring Transitions: Sensory Tools for Calm, Connection, and Play
Celebrate International Day of Families with sensory tools that support calm, connection, and play. Discover scented putty, sensory kits, and regulation supports for spring transitions.
Supporting Transitions from Winter to Spring: Sensory Tools That Make Change Easier
Seasonal transitions can be challenging—especially for neurodiverse individuals. Discover sensory tools like weighted lap pads, timers, and fidget kits that support smoother, calmer transitio
Where Growth Takes Root: Sensory Room Leaders
Spring reminds us that growth takes time, care, and the right environment—and the same is true for individuals with special needs. Behind every step forward is someone who believes, nurtures,
Why Tactile Learning Matters: Supporting All Learners
Accessible learning looks different for every learner — and tactile experiences play a powerful role in helping children understand, explore, and engage with the world around them.
Gentle Transitions: Supporting Sensory Needs as Routines Resume After the Holidays
The return to routine after the holidays can feel overwhelming — not just for children, but also for the adults supporting them. With thoughtful support and a gentle approach, routines can be
Surviving the Winter Break: OT-Approved Tips for Supporting Routines, Regulation & Play at Home
Winter break brings a welcome pause from school — but it can also disrupt routines that many neurodiverse children rely on. With extra downtime, travel, visitors, and unpredictable schedules,
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