Shake & Stomp at Circle Music in Botany, New South Wales, Australia | Specialty School

Shake & Stomp at Circle Music

Locality: Botany, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9316 4573

Address: Suite 1, Level 1 1371 Botany Rd 2019 Botany, NSW, Australia

Website: http://circlemusic.com.au/2013/07/16/shake-and-stomp-music-for-preschoolers

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24.01.2022 Sometimes, #children who have issues self-regulating or who regularly fall off their chairs or who are in constant motion or who have uncommon troubles with ...toilet training may be having #sensory difficulties that need to be compassionately recognised and addressed. We’ve all heard of the 5 senses. Yet there are actually 8 main senses that are part of the sensory system of the body. Some would say there are even more, depending on how they define the word senses (main, basic, primary, etc). Unfortunately, even just considering the main 8 senses, 3 of them are virtually unheard of, not just because they are hard to explain and pronounce, but also because they only come up when there’s a problem. Another reason many have not heard of sensory processing or integration issues confined to the additional 3 senses is because of a debate that continues to unfurl in the wider clinical community. It is occupational therapists (OTs) who first theorised that sensory processing and sensory integration issues are a source of distress for many children and their families. Many issues still progress unrecognised by other specialists as they are sometimes not diagnosed under neurodevelopmental disorders or sensory processing issues. Yet it is indisputable across the disciplines that identifying sensory issues and working with an OT helps many children become calmer and better regulated. All parents and educators who wish to optimise children's physical development should have a recognition of a child's 8 developing senses, and not just limit #play and learning opportunities to the realms of #sight, #sound, #smell, #taste and #touch. The other 3 senses and how to recognise problems with them are explored below #VESTIBULAR SYSTEM The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance, eye movement and spatial orientation. It helps keep you stable and upright. It is the leading system informing us about movement and position of head relative to gravity. A body's movements include two positions rotations and linear directionality, all of which need development. The vestibular system sends signals primarily to the neural parts of the #brain that control our eye movements and that keep us balanced and upright. #PROPRIOCEPTION The proprioceptive system senses the position, location, orientation, and movement of the body muscles and joints. Proprioception provides us with the sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body and effort used to move body parts. Proprioception is activated by input to a proprioceptor in the periphery of the body. The proprioceptive sense combines sensory information from neurons in the inner ear (detecting motion and orientation) and stretch receptors in the muscles and the joint-supporting ligaments for stance. Because of proprioception, if you raise your hand, you know that your arm is over your head. You don't have to think about it or look in a mirror. Kids who have trouble with the vestibular sense or proprioception could struggle with motor skills in a number of ways. They may seem awkward and clumsy. An activity like running or even going up and down stairs may be hard for kids who have difficulty knowing how their body is oriented and whether it's stable. They may move slowly or avoid activities that are too challenging. They may not know their own strength and use more muscles than they need for simple tasks, breaking pencil tips, ripping pages or giving overenthusiastic hugs. They may not like physical activities that other kids find fun. For example, they may not feel safe on the swings because they're not getting the sensory input that tells them they're securely seated. They may be in constant motion, bump into things or seem out of control. When kids don't get enough feedback from the sensory system, they may exaggerate their movements to get the information they need from the environment. When they walk down a hallway, they may knock into the wall to feel more anchored. They may kick their legs under their desk for the same reason. They may love physical activity like doing flips off the diving board or just jumping up and down. #INTEROCEPTION Interoception refers to sensations related to the physiological/physical condition of the body. Interoceptors are internal sensors that provide a sense of what our internal organs are feeling. Hunger and thirst are examples of interoception. It detects responses that guide regulation, including hunger, heart rate, respiration and elimination. The stimulation is detected through nerve endings lining the respiratory and digestive mucous membranes, and it works alongside the vestibular and proprioceptive senses to determine how a person perceives their own body. Well-modulated interoception helps the person detect sensations normally. For example, if a person feels their heart pounding, while it is not comfortable, trauma from the stimulation is not likely; nor will the stimulation be craved. The same is true for hunger and thirst, as well as the feeling of the need to urinate or have a bowel movement. Kids who struggle with the interoceptive sense may have trouble knowing when they feel hungry, full, hot, cold or thirsty. Having trouble with this sense can also make self-regulation a challenge. Most of us know if we're hungry, full, hot, cold, thirsty, nauseated, itchy or ticklish. For kids with sensory processing issues, the brain may have trouble making sense of that information. They may not be able to tell when they're feeling pain or when their bladder is full. An itch may feel like pain or pain may feel ticklish. Kids who struggle with the interoceptive sense can also have trouble feeling their emotions. They may not be as tuned in to the body cues that help interpret emotion. Without being able to feel and interpret those body sensations, it's harder to clearly identify the emotion. For instance, a child may not feel fear because they don't recognise that their muscles are tense, their breathing is shallow and their heart is racing. Kids who are under-responsive to interoceptive sensory input may not feel or respond to sensations when they should. They may take longer than other kids to learn to use the toilet or have more frequent accidents. They may not eat as often as others because they may not feel hunger or thirst. WHAT CAN YOU DO? If you suspect your child has sensory processing issues, consider having them evaluated by an occupational therapist (OT) who specialises in sensory integration. Follow the instructions from your therapist and spend some quality time together having fun. With vestibular sense or proprioception, you may find yourself helping your child complete activities that give them opportunities to use their arms and legs at the same time. Encourage your child to spend time in free play. Make a home obstacle course, show them how to do a push-up, or just have them help rake leaves and carry groceries. With interoception, you may find that a therapist directs your child more towards mindfulness activities like meditation, which can help kids be more aware of interoceptive sensations in their bodies. Heavy work (activity that pushes or pulls against the body) or a sensory diet may be helpful as well. The point is to give your child the sensory input that they need to feel in control of their body. When they get this information, it will help them feel more stable and focused. One of the reasons that children so naturally want to fidget, jump, balance, climb, and run around with each other is because of their natural instincts to develop all of their 8 senses as they grow. Over time, most kids will figure out their own strategies to work around their weaknesses and play to their strengths. https://childmind.org/ar/the-debate-over-sensory-processing https://www.misophoniainternational.com/you-have-8-senses-n https://www.understood.org//interoception-and-sensory-proc https://www.understood.org//how-sensory-processing-issues- #neurochild #letthemplay #sensory #physicality

23.01.2022 Toilet learning needn't be an ordeal or even a project for parents...

22.01.2022 I had a conversation before this morning's class about exactly this! Remember to take everything with a grain of salt, see your GP for a referral if your instincts are telling you to and breathe.... ps the use of the word 'disorder' is not something that I personally agree with xx Angeline (the Disco Queen)

22.01.2022 I certainly prescribed to this idea when my daughter was growing up. This year it's going to be even harder for some families to give the gifts they would like to give. Let's work together on this one xxx

22.01.2022 There are a couple of spots left for Monday's class this week. email [email protected] to secure your spot! Happy Sunday!

20.01.2022 Be still my beating heart!

19.01.2022 'C' is for CAT ....and for CLEVER! ... 'H' is for HAT ...and for HUNGRY!!

19.01.2022 Classes will be back soon. In the meantime .....

18.01.2022 Beautiful advice for this time of the year...especially with the weather looking a little dodgy

18.01.2022 Still a few spots left for Saturday's class! 9.30am email for your spot! [email protected]

18.01.2022 There will be no class today - Monday 21st. Our last class for 2021 will be tomorrow - Tuesday 22nd @ 9.45am !!

17.01.2022 Have a wonderful week everyone!

15.01.2022 Here is a Gamilaraay translation and lovely recording by Gamilaraay singer Loren Ryan of "Twinkle, twinkle, little star": Mirii-dhuul, mirii-dhuul, ngandanganda... [star-little, star-little, glittering] Little star, little star, glittering Minya, minya, minya nginda? [what, what, what you] What, what, what are you? Ngaarribaa nginda gunagala-ga [high you sky-in] You are high in the sky Gabarraa-guwaay buluuy-dha [magic crystal-like dark-in] Like a magic crystal in the dark Mirii-dhuul, mirii-dhuul, ngandanganda [star-little, star-little, glittering] Little star, little star, glittering Minya, minya, minya nginda? [what, what, what you] What, what, what are you?

14.01.2022 Toddlers want to do things themselves, and when we slow down and prioritize their active participation, the holidays can belong to them, too. This means keeping... an eye out for things toddlers can do, or at least try to do. It means letting go of results and preconceived notions, allowing all the ornaments to be clumped in a foot long section at the bottom of the tree, not minding it when grandma hears all about her new bedroom slippers beforehand (because our toddler helped us wrap them), realizing that other things we thought mattered really don’t... See more

13.01.2022 ok, this is how I'm doing it from now on!

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our Shake & Stompers!! We hope you have a wonderful day, wherever and with whomever you are. All our chirstmas love ADQ & Windy Lindy xxxx

10.01.2022 I love Maggie Dent. So practical. Such great advice and insight.

09.01.2022 word! (see what I did there?) %100 agree. Let them be.

09.01.2022 Follow this page Live From Snack Time it's full of wisdom.

08.01.2022 Happy Sunday. Sometimes the best of friends come from different walks of life.

08.01.2022 10,000 ducks went out one day, over the hills and far ....WHAT??? 10,000? that's a long song ...

08.01.2022 Big #mondaymood

07.01.2022 #humpday happiness

07.01.2022 I certainly prescribed to this idea when my daughter was growing up. This year it's going to be even harder for some families to give the gifts they would like to give. Let's work together on this one xxx

07.01.2022 Aww, I absolutely adore this!

06.01.2022 For real! (Via Twitter.com/thatssotasha)

06.01.2022 Enjoy your long weekend everyone! No class Monday, bookings still available for Tuesday & Saturday.

06.01.2022 So does everyone else agree with me that the creators of The Muppets must've actually been closet marine biologists?

06.01.2022 Shake & Stomp tribe, WE WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!! School age kiddos can join in for $10 don't forget to book! xx ADQ

05.01.2022 The "Cuddle Your Kids" Challenge is the type of wholesome content we all need. <3

05.01.2022 There is so much to love about this quote. Read it. Let it sink in and let them be free.

05.01.2022 Merry Christmas!!

05.01.2022 I love this! The importance of language - or rather our choice of language - to describe our children's behaviour goes a long way towards reframing our image of the child.

05.01.2022 Walking into the week like ....

04.01.2022 'K' is for KANGAROO ....and KISS

02.01.2022 Oh, SO so good. Cuddle your little ones. Cuddle your not-so-little ones. Hold your babies. Tousle hair. Sing the lullabies. Read aloud to your 12 year old. Lea...ve notes in the lunchbox. Love ferociously. Connect as often as you can. This is all a recipe for secure, independent little beings. via Emily Holdaway of Raising Ziggy Graphic by Tracy of Raised Good

02.01.2022 I hear you Eleanor, I hear you

02.01.2022 There will be no class today - Monday 21st. Our last class for 2021 will be tomorrow - Tuesday 22nd @ 9.45am !!

01.01.2022 Spiders have 8 legs .... eek!