"Studies show 13% of school-age children have some degree of hearing loss. Mild or temporary hearing loss from ear infections or allergies can cause significant learning delays. A complete audiological evaluation is recommended for children with reading difficulties."

Patricia Weil, Audiologist, MS, CCC-A

 

   
     

 

Sample Sensory Focus Reading Activities

gymball

Vestibular activation with fitness ball bouncing integrates the visual,
auditory, and tactile systems of the body.

crosscrawl

Brain integration with cross lateral movement creates efficient pathways for the
two hemispheres of the brain to communicate with one another.

tracking

Simple tracking exercises can switch on higher visual centers of the brain
like visual memory and visual sequencing.

blendingbands

Blending Bands® create a muscle memory response to help children
with auditory challenges blend sounds in words easier.

phonicsphine

Phonics Phones® help children hear the sounds in the words more clearly.

markerboards

Marker board sound boxes visually teach sequencing of sounds while writing words.