Lauren Fouche is a registered, licensed Occupational Therapist using her years of experience and research to bring neuroaffirming OT-based insights to parents. Her website, The Kinected Occupational Therapist hosts a number of resources.
🥤 Morning: Resistance-based input (smoothie through a straw, making the bed, animal walks)
⚡ Late morning: Alerting vestibular activity (bouncing on a yoga ball, trampoline, scooter races)
🌙 Lunchtime: Quiet deep pressure or rhythmic play (books on a bean bag, play dough, slow swinging)
🌞 Afternoon: Outdoor vestibular input (trampoline, playground, pool time)
🧹 Early evening: Heavy work through chores (vacuuming, sweeping, wiping counters)
🛏️ Bedtime: Calming deep pressure (yoga ball “steamroller,” warm magnesium foot massage)
☀️🏊 😎 🩱🩴🩳 Follow the link above to Lauren's favorite go to's for screen free summer entertainment (that are also regulating!)