Angry Octopus

I am a mom of three very different kids One ADHD one with SPD and one adopted Lots of different things I am also a LCSW and and Reg Play Therapist who works with children ages 2 and up I have used this app with some of my younger kids with anxiety and anger and they liked it a lot They were able to relate to the techniques used in the story and were excited to visually see something else using them as well It helps to see the story and see the octopus doing the techniques as well They dont feel like they are so alone They also love the pictures My 3 yr Son who is nonverbal and has a lot of Autistic like behaviors also likes to watch it as well It has gotten us through eye exams hair cuts and other things that kids with sensory problems do not do so well with May not work for every kid but as I have learned and am reminded DAILY every child is unique and different              My thoughts

As an occupational therapist I work with many children who have sensory processing disorders ADHD and anxiety On a whim I bought the Angry Octopus thinking of the 5 and 6 years olds in my social pragmatics groupskids who have a really tough time with selfregulation This app was truly magical Upon returning from the gym the kiddos nestled into bean bag chairs and were mesmerized by the beautiful colors illustrations and wavy water they were practically hypnotized as they tensed and released each part of their bodies The simplicity of the story was perfect I have since used this app with younger and older groups of children It works every time The bookapp has been a great stimulus for my SLP coleaders and I to talk with the kids about the fact that THEY are in control of their own bodies and emotions not circumstances My only regret is that I didnt find this book until my own kids were in their late teens I dont knowmaybe its not too late                 Magical

Im a child therapist and thought this would be helpful to use with my clients My 8 yr old and 10 yr old were so bored and told me I wasted their time They would not even do the exercises I think if I give this to my clients to listen to the audio with their eyes closed laying down it may be more beneficial I think the pictures are beautiful and relaxation strategies were good Needs to be more engaging for impulsive easily distracted children        Disappointed but good techniques

This is a great app book Already being familiar with The Angry Octopus as we also own the hardcover book I specifically downloaded the app for the read to you option as well as just another take on the book My 5 year old son is often wound up at bed time and Lori Lites books have proven to be extremely helpful in calming him down and getting ready for sleep After downloading the book to my ipad he snuggled under the covers and I told him as we listened to the book I wanted both of us to do what the octopus does We tightened and relaxed each body part as described in the book It was a lot of fun because on one page the sea child would tell the octopus to hold hold hold a specific body part and it took a second or two to turn the page we were both holding until told to relax that he was giggling but in a relaxed and fun way He fell asleep within minutes of completing the book The animation of the bubbles was fun the colors brilliant a great read for any age                 Great Book to get sleep ready

Lots of nice animations great content to help my child when hes acting out and great illustrations what else can you ask for                 Great Interactive experience my kids love this so we love it

Neat idea kids are glued to the screen Will be trying the techniques                 Great story