One thing that I learned today was that the OTs use the swings when working on balance, correcting postural adjustments, and body awareness. Swinging can also address sensory processing as it provides vestibular input. Today one kid used the swing very cautiously to start to get comfortable with the sensation, while another kid used the swing at the beginning to fulfill the desire for that movement before needing to focus more. Also, one child with hemiplegia used a swing to practice extending, reaching, and holding their affected limbs in the air.
Another one of the kids today has difficulty with spatial awareness. This presents itself with both her own body movement, but also her relation to other objects. For example, she struggles a lot with jumping jacks, but also handwriting. During the session, she used adaptive notebook paper, to help her with spacing words correctly and writing her letters in the right sizes.
Lastly, I worked with a kid today who has a severe fear of storms, particularly the sounds and looks. Her sensory issues exacerbate anxiety about inclement weather. During our session, I helped her make a weather chart so that she can mentally prepare for inclement weather and recognize the strategies she can use to calm down.