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Propreceptive is the idea you know where your body is in proximity to other people. Some Children with Sensory Processing issues do not have that understanding, or struggling with standing long enough to know where their body is. Christian would run into walls, people, and objects. We began working on different games and exercises to give him a greater sence of who he was and where he was in relation to others.

Proprioception games provide “heavy work” (pushing, pulling, lifting, jumping) that stimulates muscles and joints, improving body awareness, coordination, and calming the nervous system. Key activities include  these could include: anamal walks, wheelbarrow races, tug of war, tunnels, grounding exercises, obstical courses, Heavy lifting, sitting in a laundry basket and pushing or pulling around the hosue. These exercises are essential for sensory regulation and help children feel more grounded. Some children love deep pressure exerises one that was always fun from my Theraplay days was the hotdog or taco. It involved wrapping the child in a blanket and putting toping on in the form of deep pressure, back rubs, choping motions on the legs and arms – mainly a nice, fun, and relaxing massage.

Propreception work does not require anything special just things around the house. Lifting cans, stacking books, putting on a backpack, wairing boots are all easy examples of using skills to help with propreception.