All Things Sensory by Harkla

#280 - 5 Functional Activities to do with a Platform Swing

Nov 1, 2023 · 22 min · 16.2 MB
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Occupational therapists have long recognized the benefits of incorporating sensory swings into therapy sessions. Platform swings, in particular, offer an unstable surface that challenges a child's body positioning, promoting improved motor planning, balance, coordination, and righting reactions.By engaging with a platform swing, children with sensory processing disorders can experience sensory integration and processing, leading to enhanced sensory regulation. These swings are specifically de...