Some kids really benefit from the proprioceptive and tactile input of these body socks. A couple of my patients work so much better when they wear one. Bonus: kids can also put it on if they’re cold!
Regulation Tool: Body Sock
Author: Amy
August’s Theme: Learning
I’ve developed monthly themes that I reuse each year to save me time and energy. “Learning” is my theme for August. You can find the rest of my monthly themes here. And here are the ways I’m incorporating “learning” into my practice this month… You can find my other themed virtual therapy rooms here. You …
Learning-Themed Sensory Bin
For my learning-themed sensory bin I started with Lakeshore’s Translucent Letters and a variety of miniature items (each of which corresponds to each letter). I got some clear plastic rocks and small puck lights (which have since been recalled due to safety concerns so I ordered these ones to try in 2026) and added them …
Learning-Themed Naturalistic Activities
Each month I switch out the apps, websites, and videos I use during treatment. Here are the learning-themed ones I’m using this month… Toys/Board Games/Apps Books Videos Also: here are some ideas for using Disney shorts in speech & language treatment. You can find my other themed naturalistic activities here.
Themed Naturalistic Activities
I’ve made reusable monthly themes to help save me time and energy. As a part of this I’m incorporating themes into the naturalistic activities I regularly use during treatment. Here’s what I have so far…
Themed Materials
I’ve developed a theme for each month so that I can re-use my naturalistic activities, sensory bins, prizes, & virtual SLP treatment rooms. I’m really appreciating the time it’s saving me. Here are links for each… Read More From the SLP A to Z Blog
July’s Theme: Ocean
My reusable monthly theme for July is Ocean! You can find the rest of my monthly themes here. Here are the ways I’m incorporating this theme in to my practice this month… You can find more themed virtual treatment rooms here. You can find more themed sensory bins here. You can find more themed naturalistic …
Ocean Sensory Bin
For my ocean sensory bin I really wanted Orbeez since can stay wet (and cool) without getting funky, but I discovered that Orbeez have been banned (and for good reason). Instead I got this temperature-based-color-changing kinetic sand. To give myself a break from cleaning water all day and struggling to keep the sensory bin from …
Ocean Naturalistic Activities
Each month I switch out the apps, websites, and videos I use during treatment. Here are the ocean-themed ones I’m using this month… Toys/Board Games/Apps Books Videos Also: here are some ideas for using Disney shorts in speech & language treatment. You can find my other themed naturalistic activities here.
Office Mini-Remodel
My office has new paint and I’ve moved some things around.