Proprioceptive Input

• Focus on proprioceptive input which is the sensations on the joints and muscles which leads to body awareness. Toddlers or preschoolers might enjoy it if you place pillows on their legs, back or arms and press on them. Be cautious while doing this, listen to your child. If the pressure is helping, do continue, but if she expresses distress or pain, stop immediately. You could also place a pillow beneath and on top of your child and she will pretend to be the sandwich. Apply pressure. You could also wrap your child up in a blanket like a burrito and apply light pressure to her back, legs and arms.