Pikangikum Allied Health Services

24/08/2026

👂 Sensory System Spotlight: Auditory (Hearing)
The auditory system helps us process sound, rhythm, volume, and speech. For some children, busy classrooms, loud environments, or unexpected noises can make it difficult to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in learning.
When the brain is overwhelmed by sound, children may cover their ears, become distracted, seek quiet spaces, or appear restless. These responses are often signs that their nervous system needs support.
🎵 Calm Idea:
Use predictable, calming sounds to create a sense of safety and reduce sensory overload.
✨ Try This:
• Listen to nature sounds such as rain, ocean waves, or birdsong
• Play soft instrumental or classical music during quiet activities
• Create a calming "sound bubble" with noise-reducing headphones
• Practice gentle rhythm activities like clapping or tapping to a steady beat
Predictable sounds can help children feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.
🧠 Supporting the auditory system helps build attention, regulation, and learning readiness.

20/07/2026

👀 Sensory System Spotlight: Visual (Sight)
Did you know that the visual system is about much more than seeing clearly?
Our visual system helps us make sense of light, color, patterns, movement, and the world around us. When there is too much visual information—bright lights, cluttered spaces, busy walls, or constant movement—it can make it harder for children to focus, regulate their emotions, and learn.
✨ To Support Regulation:
• Reduce visual clutter
• Dim harsh lighting when possible
• Create calm, organized spaces
🎯 Try This:
• Watch a slow-motion glitter jar and follow the movement with your eyes
• Go on a "Visual Scavenger Hunt" and find 5 blue things in the room
• Look for shapes, colors, or patterns in nature
These simple activities help children slow down, focus their attention, and feel more grounded in their environment.
🧠 When we support a child's sensory system, we help build the foundation for attention, regulation, and learning.

13/07/2026

🌟 Welcome to the Sensory Spotlight Series!
When we support all 8 of these systems, children feel safe, grounded, and truly ready to focus and learn.
Over the next 8 weeks, we are launching a Sensory Spotlight Series! Every week, we will dive deep into one specific system and hand over simple, actionable, and practical "Try This" strategies to help calm and organize a dysregulated nervous system.
Whether you are a parent, educator, or therapist, you won't want to miss this.
👉 Drop a comment below: Which of these 8 systems do you notice your child using or seeking out the most? Let’s chat! 👇

05/06/2026

Welcome, the newest member of our team Billie! Some of you might recognize her as she had a school practicum with us a year ago!

24/02/2026

Welcome, Charles! We're glad you're here.

24/02/2026

👋Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Keya!

24/10/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from Pikangikum Allied Health! 👻

Our team members Chadwick and Donna, will be on-site October 27th to the 31st. Be sure to say hello 👋 when you see them around!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun halloween, filled with smiles, treats, and good health!🍬

17/10/2025

Had the pleasure (and workout💪) of driving these wonderful folks around winnipeg! between dodging potholes, and rush hour traffic, we also got the opportunity to test the storage capacity of the van! 😀

It was a pleasure spending time with everyone! Safe travels back home my friends, and I'm looking forward to next time! 👊

01/10/2025

We’re back next week! 👋
Pikangikum Allied Health will be returning to the community from October 6th to 10th. Be sure to say hello 👋 to our team members Carol, Anne, Dan, and Ashleigh when you see them around! 😊

We hope everyone had a wonderful Culture Break 🎉 — see you soon! 👣

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