As Lovevery’s disability support specialist, Maral Amani, DPT, offers guidance to parents and other caregivers about ways they can focus on their child’s individual passions and development goals through play. A doctor of physical therapy, Amani uses Lovevery playthings in her practice to encourage learning in children with disabilities, neurodivergence, or learning exceptionalities. ❤️ Different children enjoy varying amounts and types of sensory activity, Amani points out. “One child may love to swing, or get vestibular input [the sensation of the body’s movement through space],” she says, “while another loves running their fingers through sand, which provides tactile input.” For children who seek a lot of sensory feedback, Amani recommends play with the Spinning Rainbow from The Senser Play Kit. With its colorful tiles, clacking internal ball, and child-directed twirling motion, it offers three kinds of sensory stimulation as a child engages with it: visual, auditory, and vestibular. Here are some signs that your child may want more visual, auditory, or vestibular activity: 👁️ If they love to look at lights, patterns, bright colors, or moving objects, they may be seeking visual stimulation. You may notice them bringing items close to their eyes or looking at visually complicated images. 👂 If they make repetitive sounds, such as clapping, tapping, or clicking, they might be looking for auditory stimulation. They may have a penchant for playing with musical toys or dropping objects to hear the sound of their impact. 💫 If they enjoy twirling or watching wheels spin, your little one might be eager for vestibular stimulation. The vestibular system consists of tiny organs in the inner ear that provide the brain with information about how the body is moving in space, making this system key to balance. #Lovevery #LearnThroughPlay #Learning #ChildDevelopment #SkillDevelopment