As an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in development, skill progression and independence, I decided to create a series of eBooks to help parents, teachers, students and fellow therapists  to learn more about OT and find new ways of engaging children in purposeful and functional play. 

As an Occupational Therapist, Aoife Costello, the creator of Sensory Living Paths by Occupational Therapy ABC has worked extensively with schools, teachers, parents and caregivers to formulate all the major motor skills and sensory regulatory activities into these wonderfully fun paths.

Auditory Regulators helps to block out background noise without distorting or lowering voices so that it is still possible to listen without the distraction of background noise. Ideal for children with language processing issues or children who are easily distracted by background noises .

Wobble balance Board is a high strength wooden curved board that children and grown ups can play with. A traditional Waldorf arch board concept redesigned to be robust. The board is eco friendly and made of sustainable materials, 100% beechwood. 

But more than that, these boards help kids, teenagers and adults develop important skills. Physical skills like spatial awareness, balance, posture, core strength, lower body strength and coordination are developed and practiced with the use of a balance board. Studies have even shown regular use of a balance board can increase attention span and focus in children. All that and kids and adults genuinely enjoy the physical and mental challenge of staying on their balance board.

The Wobble balance board also promotes sensory integration. It particularly stimulates the systems tactile, vestibular and proprioception. The boards promote sensory regulation and works on improving the processing of sensory input. Whether your child is over sensitive to sensory input or seeks sensory input, the Wobble balance board helps give them the input they need to feel ‘just right’ and secure in themselves.

The Wobble balance board is available in 6 colours.

As an Occupational therapist, I truly believe weighted blankets provide huge benefits for both children and adults. Weighted blankets work in a way that's similar to an OT technique called deep touch pressure. Pressure on the body can increase the release of serotonin in the brain. This neurotransmitter is sometimes called the “happy” chemical because it creates a sense of calm and well-being.