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Spring Clean Your Senses: Refreshing the Sensory Room for a New Season
Whether you're supporting children with sensory processing needs, creating a calming haven at school, or maintaining a therapeutic room at home, now is the perfect time to give your sensory s
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Unlocking Strengths, Driving Success
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23), a time to celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.
Warm and Calming: How Weighted Products Can Support Mental and Emotional Well-Being for All Ages
Weighted products do more than provide physical comfort—they help regulate emotions, improve focus, and provide a sense of security. Their deep touch pressure can help reduce anxiety, improve
Combatting Winter Blues with TFH Sensory Tools!
Sensory input—what we see, hear, feel, and smell—significantly regulates our emotions. When our environment is overstimulating or underwhelming, it can leave us feeling off-balance. Sensory t
Refresh Your School’s Sensory Room: Planning for 2025 and Beyond
Investing in a sensory room is investing in your students' and staff's well-being and success. Whether you’re using up your 2024 budget or planning for 2025, now is the perfect time to take t
Designing for Calm: How Inclusive Spaces Ease Sensory Overload
By creating spaces that consider the needs of autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences, we can foster environments where everyone feels valued and supported. These c
The Power of Visual Timers: Helping Children with Processing Disorders Understand Time
A visual timer uses colours, graphics, or countdowns to show the amount of time remaining in an activity. Unlike traditional clocks, which rely on abstract numbers, these timers make time mor
Lighting Up Independence for Seniors with Low Vision
Fluorescent lighting provides consistent, even illumination that is especially beneficial for those with low vision. It enhances contrast, reduces glare, and can help seniors navigate spaces
Understanding Our Auditory System and Therapeutic Listening
Our auditory system plays a crucial role in how we navigate the world. For those with sensory processing challenges, Therapeutic Listening and other auditory tools can make a significant diff
Sensory Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween: Classroom and Halloween Night Ideas
With these sensory tips, Halloween can be an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone, regardless of sensory sensitivities. By creating a supportive environment in the classroom and pl
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