What is postural control? Why is it important?
What is postural control? Why is it important? Whether you are eating at the dinner table or sitting down in the car, your posture is used as a support to help maintain an upright position and alignment while you engage in these tasks, […]
Happy Halloween
Fall is a time of the year that many people seem to look forward to and enjoy. This season is filled with the anticipation of changing leaves, apple and pumpkin picking, and of course all of the events surrounding and leading up to Halloween. Although the traditional preparation and activities involved with Halloween may be […]
Sensory Play Activities for the Winter Time
Just because it is cold outside does not mean your child’s play time (both outdoors and/or indoors) should decrease! Even in the winter months there are plenty of activities that can meet the sensory needs of our children within the constraints of the weather and environment. Bilateral Coordination -Snow Angels on the carpet or outside […]
Fall Activities
Fall is here! When the air starts to feel cool and crisp and the streets become filled with colorful leaves, many people take advantage of this beautiful season by participating in Autumn-themed activities such as pumpkin-carving and apple-picking. This time of the year is filled with plenty of outdoor festivals, pumpkin farms, apple orchards, and […]
Homework Tips and Strategies
We hope everyone has had a smooth transition back to school and of course, back into the homework routine. Homework time can be a stressful time for both students and their parents. Here are some tips and strategies to help smooth the process. Do you have any additional tips that are useful in your home? […]
You Are What You Eat: What exactly are our kids eating?
Could artificial food dye be linked to your child’s behavior? Food dyes- you find them in everything from candy, to potato chips, to soft drinks, and even toothpaste. They are used to make products, particularly food, colorful and enticing. However, they add zero nutritional value. Instead, these additives have been linked to causing hyperactivity in […]
There’s no app for outdoor fun!
By: Crystal Troy, OTS “Outside there are many different and wonderful things for them to see (animals, birds, and green leafy plants), to hear (the wind rustling through the leaves, a robin’s song), to smell fragrant flowers and the rain-soaked ground, to touch (a fuzzy caterpillar or the bark of a tree), and even to […]
Happy Spring!
Spring is here; which means summer is just around the corner. Take advantage of the beautiful weather that is on its way, and allow your kids to PLAY outside! There are plenty of outside games and activities that your children can participate in that will address multiple skill areas, all while they are still having […]
New Website
We are so excited to launch our new website! With added content, a blog, access to yoga schedules, and more!