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link to Tactile Defensiveness : 5 Effective Ways to Tackle Tactile Sensitivity

Tactile Defensiveness : 5 Effective Ways to Tackle Tactile Sensitivity

We all know that tactile defensiveness impacts everything. Every day.  Tactile defensiveness is when someone has a negative reaction to being touched by another person, object, or anything...

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Best Water Table for Kids with Sensory and Tactile Defensiveness

Here’s a great tool for our tactile defensive kiddos! Water tables are essentially… tables with water. While the concept is somewhat self-explanatory, let's talk about the benefits. Water sends a...

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Proprioception? Over Responsive, Under Responsive, and Sensory Seeking

Proprioception sounds like a crazy word, but it simply refers to the body’s ability to understand where it is in space without looking. When we lift our arms, kick out our legs, or clap our hands,...

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Temple Grandin’s Squeeze Machine and Using Deep Touch Pressure

Temple Grandin is a hero in the autism world. Her research, advocacy, and influence have shaped how we treat and talk about autism and sensory issues. Sometimes forgotten though is the incredible...

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link to Deep Touch Pressure: Do Weighted Blankets Actually Work?

Deep Touch Pressure: Do Weighted Blankets Actually Work?

Have you ever heard of the Hug Machine or Squeeze Machine? This was a crazy, genius, and amazing contraption that Temple Grandin used to give herself tight hugs or, more technically, deep touch...

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