Emotional Education : Sensory Helpers
For some of us (and our kiddos!) sensory needs are high. Linings of shirts and tags or sand at the beach...some need to seek out extra sensory input to stay organized. Many kids with high sensory needs also have experienced burnout...low energy, and so can their parents! Here are some things that may help "wake up" the brain<3
Behavior note: Many sensory kiddos seem like they are all over the place and you might think it is counter-intuitive to "alert" them further; however, their brains are actually seeking out input to organize itself and their behavior is usually a symptom of under-stimulated or under-developed areas.
IF YOU HAVE ANYONE IN YOUR HOME WITH SENSORY NEEDS TRY THESE ALERTING, BRAIN-SUPPORTING OILS:
-Wintergreen (a favorite of our sensory teen!)
-Black Pepper (also high in sesquiterpenes and one of my son's most favorite oils, it's funny, but Black Pepper really calms him!)
-OrthoEase Massage oil (also contains vetiver- high in sesquiterpines)
Place topical oils on the big toe, spine, or back of the neck just below the hairline which is closest to the cerebellum sitting at the lowest point of the brain.
Pair these helpful oils with some cross-lateral activities...like crawling, right elbow to left knee, partner clapping games, biking, playing on the playground, etc!
Also, if you want an oldie GDS class that goes way in-depth on these things- check out "Becoming Sensory Smart" https://vimeo.com/120127988 password: gds15
Did you know we have a whole roster of classes just for members of Golden Drop Society? https://www.goldendropsociety.com/classes