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Gift Guide Feature: Indoor Trampoline

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36 inch Folding Trampoline

36 inch Folding Trampoline

One of the very first things we purchased at SenseAbility Gym is our indoor trampoline, and it has become one of our very favorite things.  Kids recognize it instantly from their school or occupational therapy clinics as a way to “get the wiggles out”.  It’s great for helping children learn to jump and balance while developing muscle tone while getting the proprioceptive sensory input they need.

In our Amazon Sensory Store, we feature this Stamina 36 inch folding trampoline – the same one we have here at SenseAbility Gym.  It’s a perfect size for indoors and can easily be stored when not in use.  This would be a great gift for the sensory seeker in your life! Put some mats around it for safety and you’re good to go.  Purchase through our affiliate link at /detail/B000JC2ZHA and support SenseAbility Gym!

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY: “The Sensory Child Gets Organized” by Carolyn Dalgliesh

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sensorychildWe are so excited to kick off our 2014 holiday giveaway with one of our favorite books: “The Sensory Child Gets Organized” by Carolyn Dalgliesh. Carolyn Dalgliesh is a professional organizer and founder of Sensory Organizing and creator of the SSK Sensory Organizing® System.  Coming from personal experience, Carolyn truly understands the life of a family living with sensory issues and has concrete ideas and solutions for helping all families get better organized and more “sensory friendly”.

“The Sensory Child Gets Organized” is the Silver Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Parenting Resources and the Gold Honoree, Mom’s Choice Awards—Parenting–Special and Exceptional Needs.  It was recently honored as one of Amazon Editors Top Picks.

This is a great book for parents, caregivers, therapists and teachers and would make an awesome addition to your reference bookshelf. Check out these great reviews : http://www.carolyndalgliesh.com/expert_reviews.htm

Thanks to Carolyn’s generosity, we are giving away a copy FREE!

Enter below through our Rafflecopter link.  Leave us a comment on the blog and tell us why you want to win this book.  That is a mandatory entry into the giveaway.  Additional entries are given for visiting our Facebook page, visiting Carolyn’s Facebook page, and for following us on Twitter.

Giveaway starts November 17, 2014 and ends November 21st and is for residents of the United States and Canada only. Good luck!

WINNER: Congratulations to Colleen S! You are the winner!

 

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If you don’t win, you can still purchase the book through one of our Amazon affiliate links or for your Kindle.

For great tips on Sensory Organizing, visit Carolyn’s Facebook page or follow her on Pinterest.

Sensational Kids Classes Starting November 2014

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Nov_Dec 2014 Social Skills Classes-page-001New classes starting November 3, 2014!

We are offering three different classes starting the first week of November:

“Sensational Kids” Sensory-Based Social Skills Class:  Children will work on social awareness with their peers through sensory-focused activities.

When:  Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm, on November 3, 10, 17 and 24, and December 1 and 15

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 5-9

Instructor: Kellie Nashawaty, OTR/L

 

“Sensational Kids” Social Skills Class:  Children will participate in games and activities to learn how to navigate the social world of friendship.

When:  Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm, on November 3, 10, 17 and 24, and December 1 and 8

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 5-9

Instructor: Jennifer Schepis, M.Ed.

 

“Sensational Kids” Social Skills Class for Emerging Verbal Abilities:  Specially designed for children with emerging/differing verbal abilities. Activities will be play-based, encouraging social interactions, sharing and turn-taking.  Volunteers will provide 1:1 support for each child.  Parents also have the option to participate.

When:  Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, on November 4, 11, 18 and 25, and December 2 and 9

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 4-8

Instructors: Dana Murphy, Elementary Education Teacher

All classes are $90 per six-week session. Children may participate independently, or with the assistance of a parent.  We ask that parents remain on the premises during the classes.

 To register, please email [email protected], or call

“Sensational Kids” Social Skills Class for Non-Verbal Children

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July_August_2014 Social Skills Class-page-001Join our social skills class specifically designed for children with limited verbal communication.  Activities will be play based, encouraging social interactions, sharing and turn-taking.  This is a six week session starting July 8th for children ages 4-8.  Space is limited! Call or email for registration information.

The Organized Child: Strategies for Success at Home and School

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Join acclaimed author Carolyn Dalgliesh as she presents:

The Organized Child: Simple Organizing Strategies for Life at Home & Academic Success at School

  • Understand and Support Your Child’s Unique Style
  • Easy Organizing Solutions for Home and School
  • Strategies for Homework and Other Common Challenges
  • Power of Time Management, Visual Aids and Routines
  • Extra Supports for Rigid, Anxious and Distracted Kids

Thursday, April 10th at 7pm in the Library at Memorial Elementary School in Hopedale, MA

This 90 minute presentation includes live organizing examples and a Q&A session where attendees can brainstorm strategies using real life challenges.

Carolyn Dalgliesh is the founder of Systems for Sensory Kids & Simple Organizing Strategies helping families, individuals and businesses get organized.  Her book, The Sensory Child Gets Organized, teaches parents how to tap into systems, routines and visual aids to organize and empower their rigid, anxious, or distracted kids.

This presentation is co-sponsored by Hopedale SEPAC and SenseAbility Gym.

For more information, email or call .  Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-organized-child-strategies-for-life-at-home-and-success-at-school-tickets-11011494677?aff=estw

Social Skills Class for Children With Limited Verbal Skills

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New class starting at SenseAbility Gym! Join our new social skills class specially designed for children with limited verbal abilities. Activities will be play-based, encouraging social interactions, sharing and turn-taking. Volunteers will provide 1:1 support for each child. Parents also have the option to participate. Starts Tuesday March 11th. Space is limited so call or email us to register!

Autism Resource Center Sensory Clinic Starting January 2014

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We are excited to partner with the Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts once again in offering their sensory clinics!  Facilitated by Amy Smith, COTA, these clinics are for parents and kids to play and work together on our equipment while guided by a professional.  Participants must be autism division eligible and families must sign up through the Resource Center.

Visit their website or call them at (508) 835-4278 to sign up.  Space is limited so call soon!

New Autism Resource Center Clinic Starting Soon!

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http://www.autismresourcecentral.org/What-We-Offer/index

We are excited to partner with the Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts once again in offering their sensory clinics!  Facilitated by Amy Smith, COTA, these clinics are for parents and kids to play and work together on our equipment while guided by a professional.  Participants must be autism division eligible and families must sign up through the Resource Center.

Visit their website or call them at (508) 835-4278 to sign up.  Space is limited so call soon!