Myths & Facts About Sensory Processes

 

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Apparently a lot of myths about the sensory process that is believed to parents. In fact, the myth that one can actually interfere with learning and child development. Here's a glimpse 5 myths and facts that are often encountered in sensory processes.

The first myth is sensory means to make our hands dirty. Well, do not get stuck on a game that is only of interest to the hand. Are not children learn to recognize surroundings using all parts of his body? So, try a variety of activities so that children have different experiences. Instead of just holding a plastic ball, take the child tucked the ball with both knees.

The next myth is the sensory activity is easy so that the child immediately know what to do. Children do need their own adventure to promote creativity and independent thinking. However, there is no harm if the parents of designing a game for special purposes, such as motor skills.

Myth three is that all sensory activities are very useful in the same way for each child. The truth is that each child is unique and responds differently sensory experience. Parents need to observe the child's daily routine in order to provide sensory activities according to their needs.
Then, the fourth myth is that if your child is hesitant to try a sensory experience, encourage him to do so. He will instantly liked so give it a try. Turns out it was not true! Let children make their own sensory activities without coercion. Sometimes children seem uncomfortable with the activities to be carried out, then you as a parent can give an example and let the child as an observer.

Last myth is that more sensory input, the better. A variety of sensory experiences is very supportive of child development. Still, try to use the sensory activities ranging from the simplest.

So, do not hesitate to introduce children to a variety of experiences sensing the start of the hearing, vision, foretaste, smell, to touch. The end goal of forming an integrated children's sensory system.