Proprioception

  Proprioception: Usually has a calming and organizing effect. Heavy work activities - any activity that uses the big muscles and compresses the joints.

  • Carrying a heavy back pack
  • Jumping
  • Moving chairs or books across the room

 
 
  • Doing floor, desk or wall push ups
  • Eating something chewy and resistive
  • Play wrestling; rough and tumble games
 
  • Playing tug of war
  • Wheelbarrow walking
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  
 
  • Holding and manipulating a fidget/squeeze toy or ball
  • Using a weighted lap-sized bean bag while sitting at a desk
  • Weighted blankets and weighted vests

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