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Vestibular - reach to the sky then touch the ground, rocking back and forth, spinning, walking in a figure-eight, toss a ball in the air and watch it as it falls to the ground

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Proprioception - wall or chair push ups, body squeezes, crawling, heavy muscle work, pulling ropes, chewing gum or crunchy snacks

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Tactile (touch) - brushing arms/legs/back, pillow squishes, body soc

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Visual (sight) - playing catch, tossing bean bags, keeping your eyes on a target while walking in a zig-zag motion, fidget spinners

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Auditory (hear) - bring headphones, listen to music, consider a Therapeutic Listening program

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Strategies and Activities

The End Product

A sensory board, brochure, and website were created and provided to Elliot Pediatric Specialties, located in Manchester NH. These materials will provide children and adolescents with strategies to use when navigating a waiting room in order to decrease stress and anxiety. Not only will this benefit clients, but healthcare professionals and parents/guardians will also be provided with a sense of relief and comfort.

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