Are you a parent who is trying to create a sensory environment for your child?
Are you a parent who is trying to create a sensory environment for your child? In order to learn about the world, a child needs to utilize their senses on an ongoing basis. By creating sensory environments for your child, you are helping to assist their brain development. This will help them as they move towards their teen years. So how exactly can you create sensory environments for a child?
Let Their Imaginations Run Wild
Children have incredible imaginations. Since their minds are not yet flooded with preconceived notions about reality, most children are imaginative at a young age. In many cases, it is in your best interest as a parent to encourage your child to use their creativity. A great way to do this by providing them with sensory-friendly toys such as play dough or legos. When your child plays with toys, they are not only developing their senses through touch; they are also using their imagination when they are crafting things. It is also important to allow a child time to explore. In order for a child to learn about different environments, you sometimes need to let them roam on their own or with their peers. For example, a trip to your local park can be a great way for your child to learn about nature by utilizing their senses.
Social Interaction
It is important that children start developing social skills at a young age. A great way for a child to learn is by participating in a clubs, teams, and other playgroups. This serves as an excellent way for a child to develop this senses through play. As a child uses their imagination, they are learning about the world, which improves cognitive function. It is important to allow your child to have free play time so they can use their imagination to learn by having fun.
The Connections Therapy Center
The Connections Therapy Center serves families of children and adolescents with disabilities and special needs. We are a team of experts in the fields of pediatric speech, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and behavioral sciences. As a team, we offer intensive hands-on therapy for children and adolescents, as well as informative and useful resources for families. If you are interested in learning more about what we can do to help your family, visit us online or give us a call at (202) 561-1110 (Washington, D.C. office) or (301) 577-4333 (Lanham office). Want to get more information on how to help your child thrive? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest.