Aditya is a 3-year-old adorable boy, one day his parents noticed that he keeps staring at the ceiling fan and often put random objects in his mouth. So they got worried and they started searching the causes and reasons on the internet and as usual, google made them anxious. Then Vikram (Aditya’s father) got panic and called one of his closest friends and shared everything with him then, fortunately, he calmed him down and suggested that instead of relying on googled facts it’s better to seek help from a professional i.e., a child therapist or a pediatrician. So they researched about a therapist and booked an appointment. Then the therapist explained to them about Aditya’s behavior and told them how it can be cured. So in this article, we are giving you an insight into sensory issues, types of sensory issues, and ways to cure them.
These issues occur when the brain has problems in processing or responding to the information received through any of the senses.
Types of senses
- Touch
- Taste
- Vision
- Hearing
- Smell
- Movement
- Balancing
Types of sensory issues
- Your child craves sensations such as staring at a fan, moving fingers, taking objects in their mouth
- Doesn’t feel or react much to sensations such as pain, wound
- Overactive such as eating pureed food, avoiding bright light, closing eyes and ears
If your child shows any of these sensory issues then no need to worry it can be resolved with the help of sensory play
What is sensory play?
A play that stimulates the senses of your child and plays an important role in reducing the sensory issues in children.
Why sensory play is important for your child?
- It enhances learning
- It helps to calm down your child
- Reduces child’s aggression and anxiety
- Helps in developing a child’s speech
Sensory play activities
- Waterplay
- Painting
- Playdough
- Sandplay
Finally, I would say to the dear parents, involve your children in sensory play and help them in developing speech.
Happy Parenting!
Rhuta Bhide