Sensory integration, referred to as "sensory integration", I believe many people are familiar with it. This article by Dr. Wang Hongzhe gives a detailed introduction to the ability of sensory integration. Simply put, whenever our body senses are affected by the environment, we will send information to the brain, and then the brain will integrate these senses and respond. The process of this feeling is called sensory integration. Sensory integration includes the following seven senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, vestibular sensation and proprioception, and the latter three senses are the most critical. Sensory integration is very important for young children. If there are children with sensory disorders, it will affect other development, such as difficulty in concentration, inability to sit still, frequent falls when walking, and easy to get emotional. So it is easy for unsuspecting parents or outsiders to label their children, and the children themselves are at a loss. In fact, everyone has a little sensory integration disorder in early childhood, not every feeling is completely coordinated, but some people will gradually improve their tendency of sensory integration disorder because of their growing experience, while others will affect their life because of sensory integration disorder. For example, I think I have vestibular problems, poor balance, and often fall and bump into things.
It may be because I have been a teacher for so many years, observed so many children in the general environment of individual classes or schools, and my intuition as a mother. Before reading any relevant knowledge and books, I just observed the little things I got along with her. Before she was one year old, I was sure that she was a tactile child. I saw this article by Dr. Wang Hongzhe a few days ago, which not only made me better understand the issues of sensory integration and tactile sense, but also made me glad that my initial idea was correct, which enabled me to be more tolerant and patient when I had a tactile sensitive reaction in Tang Tang, instead of choosing an ignorant criticism.
Always afraid to touch the grass and take the branches.
I dare not stand up on the grass when I fall.
More than ten months later, she went to Kenting and found that she was afraid of sand.
Dare not score in the swimming pool alone, but rely on slow guidance to encourage.
I'm more afraid of touching realistic books. (The picture below shows a famous English children's book-Lulu's lunch, and the last side is a few wool imitation spaghetti ~)
Tang Tang loves and fears these furry dog ears! One morning, I got up and rushed to open the page, then pointed at it and screamed. This is not my puppy. )
Although not every time, Tang Tang often has other tactile sensitive reactions: she doesn't like changing diapers, dressing, washing her hands and brushing her teeth, and always has to divert her attention to complete it; Don't like the water column of the shower touching the skin, care about the dust on the soles of your feet, don't like walking on a slightly wet floor, and can't accept dirty hands (even a small dust); Pay attention to small wounds or traces of mosquito bites; In the non-staple food stage, you can completely accept the food mud of any ingredients, but now you don't like the meat that needs to be chewed, potatoes, taro, sweet potatoes and so on. And I especially like to eat vegetables and fruits; In addition, it is very troublesome that when she kicks the quilt, I often gently cover the quilt and she suddenly wakes up.
Although many people have told me that "it is good for children to grow up!" But some children will still be out of tune when they grow up, especially those with poor tactile development, and many abilities in life will be affected:
1. Emotional stability. 2. The state of sleep. 3. Self-care ability in daily life. 4. The ability to chew and eat. 5. Interpersonal communication and team skills. 6. Action control ability. 7. Concentration and learning ability. (This information comes from Dr. Wang Hongzhe's article)
So I've been thinking about it. Since I deliberately reduce my work and spend as much time with my children as possible, what can I do to guide my children in daily life besides passively waiting for them to grow up and expecting these tactile sensitive reactions to improve every day?
The method I choose is: bring children into contact with nature more. I haven't checked the information or consulted the parenting book, but I just think that if she is exposed to the natural environment, she may get used to it.
Friends who know me know that I used to hate sports, outdoor activities and sweating in the sun, so I was not interested in any trips to visit mountains and rivers, enjoy flowers and see animals.
It was not until I took Tang Tang for a walk in the Metropolitan Park that I realized that she would be very happy when she came home. She laughed more, her activities improved and she talked more. She discovered that contact with nature has such a great influence on children! There should be no children who don't love nature! From then on, I often take Tang Tang for a walk and jump outdoors!
Niu Fei pasture
I went to Kenting twice. (In the picture below, I cried because I stepped on the grass.)
I dare not touch the grass with my hands and feet, poof
Changhua-Love Litchi Paradise.
I really like it here. I go to the stars twice a week.
Taichung Daya-Barefoot Ecological Farm.
Besides some sightseeing spots, there is a big park next to our home. Only when the children grow up do we know the importance of parks!
Tang Can the monkey is one year and one month old ... Mom, I'm afraid of heights. ...
Soft q Tang ~
Thank my mother-in-law for taking Tang Tang to the park almost every day after her busy official duties 1~2 hours! Super long! I admire it! Her mother-in-law will also instruct Tang Tang to touch fine sand and dirt. Thank you very much! My father and my sister will take them to the park when they come to accompany Tang Tang. When Tang Tang goes to the park, I will do housework and practice the piano, so the whole family is mine. I will take Tang Tang to the park at least ... haha (guilty).
I also want to thank my mother-in-law, who sometimes walks around with me. Otherwise, Tangtang is in the stage of running away from home, and it is difficult for me to live alone ... (By the way, I complain that my dad doesn't go out with us! Hum)
Apart from letting Tang Tang get in touch with nature, I think the important way to help him from the side is to encourage him more, not to force him, and not to say anything. Tactile sensitivity cannot be corrected at once, and it must be guided for a long time. In this process, children will definitely reject and resist, and often express their discomfort by crying. Adults must not continue to force them at this time, and don't use words to * * * him. For example, say to your child, "Coward!" , "Love funny!" "What's to be afraid of!" "Don't cry! Please give your child more time and space, encourage him and let him know that it is not his fault.
Ok, I've said a lot before, and finally I'm going to get to the point, hehe.
Just today, we went to the barefoot ecological farm with our friends. This is my second visit. There are more animals in the park! The planning is relatively perfect.
There are so many people on holidays!
It's hot today, it's cool to wear shorts ~
Fear expression before playing with sand ~
Don't even dare to step on the sand when you slide down.
Take Tang Tang and guide and encourage slowly ~ (God … My dark circles are so heavy … Today is the middle school music class entrance exam, so I will accompany you early in the morning ~)
How dare you step on the sand!
At this time, I dare not go into the bunker, so I can only play with sand with my fingers, haha.
And stand by the bunker and have some fun!
Then, sister Wei Yan said to Tang Tang gently, "Don't be afraid, sister, play with the sand with you!"! 」
And then ... Tang Tang's feet dare to step into the bunker! Come on! I think this is the advantage of the company! ? (KT inner OS: so you really have to have at least two children)
Although Tang Tang is still afraid to play in the bunker, it is really a breakthrough to step on the sand!
Then I came to the water. I wanted to play in the water, but I gave up after a few steps. Always holding my hand and pacing back and forth ~
Or stand still.
Until I saw my sister Ivy lying in the pool, everyone laughed stagger ~ haha
Looking back at Tang Tang, she has been squatting in the pool!
The whole * * * is wet, and Tang Tang doesn't care ...
Then she began to splash water to wash her face and make her own bathroom! ? hahaha.
My good sister Ina poured water on Tang Tang's head with Potter bottled water. She is also very happy! Fu kt, who came to pick us up at this time, was stunned when he saw his wet daughter ... because he didn't expect that Tang Tang, who was a little wet, actually broke through!
After having fun, take Don to wash up. It is convenient to have a shower room next to the swimming pool.
So you must bring an extra set of clothes when you come here to play!
I used to scream every time I washed my hands, but after playing with water, I clamored to wash my hands!
There is a film to prove it!
Tang Tang, who doesn't like dirty floors, is lying on the ground drinking water ~
Of course, Tang Tang's tactile sensitivity has not been completely improved, but what Tang Tang has broken through today is really a big step forward for her! I'm really, really, really touched … ..
In addition, I also bought a sensory integration tactile brush on the genius leader website, and I will share the effect after receiving it for a period of time.
Until now, I still don't regret reducing a lot of work and being a part-time mother to accompany Tang Tang. I believe that because of this, I can understand my children better. If I had been myself before, I would have found a child like Tang Tang neat, picky, and low in cooperation. Now, besides sharing the joy of growing up with her, I can try my best to help her break through the little difficulties she has experienced in life. The recent unexpected discovery is because after becoming a mother.
It's really tiring to take the children outside! But the accumulated experience and gains are really as rich as the feedback of doing static activities with children at home every day! Of course, dynamic &; Static is indispensable, complement each other!
I write this article to share with you, and I also hope that parents can observe their children more. Maybe in your eyes, children always have some headaches. Maybe those questions are not as difficult as you think. Maybe there's a reason behind those actions. If you think more from the child's point of view, be more patient and tolerant, you will find that the child's needs are very simple, just need more love and companionship, which is really worthy of parents' in-depth thinking and exploration! Go to the hall of happiness and authorize to reprint the original source. Breakthrough of tactile sensitivity! This is the way to develop children's senses.