Dr Allie Ticktin's mission is to empower children and their families through sensory play so that they can thrive through childhood and beyond. Allie uses the science of child development and the joy of play to boost children's confidence and enhance development within all areas of their life, from social and emotional to physical and academic. She believes that the best way to support children is by arming their parents, from inception, with the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage their child's development for success through childhood and beyond.Allie began her work in paediatric development at the University of Michigan, where she earned her bachelor's degree in movement science, and continued her studies at University of Southern California, where she received her master's and clinical doctorate in occupational therapy. Allie is certified in sensory integration and hopes that one day quality, open-ended play will be considered as important as learning the ABCs.
To wean them from screens and engage them in three-dimensional,
hands-on, body-on fun, these imaginative sensory-motor ideas are
just what today's kids need. The activities will help them develop
a sense of self, feel comfortable in their bodies, and grow to
become confident, competent, 'in-sync' children.
*Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child*
An important book that helps parents understand the profound impact
of play. Allie's background in sensory integration and early
childhood development makes her uniquely qualified to guide parents
on how to engage their children's senses to explore the world
through play. In an age when screens are eclipsing play, this
meaningful book comes at just the right time.
*Dr Robin Berman, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and
author of Permission to Parent*
An important read for every parent, teacher, or anyone caring for
children, Play to Progress provides an essential lens through which
to understand children's needs and behaviors that most parents and
professionals don't know about. In a world where children don't get
enough play, movement, or autonomy, now, more than ever, we need to
intentionally tend to the sensory needs of children. Allie Ticktin
brilliantly walks readers through what we need to know and how to
apply that knowledge in meaningful, fun, and practical ways.
*Dr Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times bestselling co-author
of The Whole-Brain Child*
Perhaps wishes do come true. For so many years in my family
counseling practice and parenting workshops I have longed to put a
book like this in the hands of parents-and now it's finally here.
There is deep child development wisdom in these pages. Allie has
found a beautiful way to open up our parental instinct to connect
and be playful with our children. What could be better than having
gentle fun with your child while at the same time building the
foundations of cognitive, social, and emotional balance and success
as they grow.
*Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, The Soul
of Discipline and Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At
Their Worst*
This book is an absolute gem! Dr Allie Ticktin has given parents
and teachers a game-changing road map to empower children through
open-ended sensory play. With compassion and skill, Allie walks you
though the eight senses using insightful explanations of each. But
more importantly, she offers a series of practical activities to
engage your rigid, anxious, or distracted child. These tools allow
you to meet your child where they are while creating play
experiences that develop their individual sensory system. By
helping your child better connect with their senses, they begin to
engage more comfortably with the world around them - what a
gift!
*Carolyn Dalgliesh, professional organizer and author of The
Sensory Child Gets Organized*
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