Stress- Free Holidays
No one can argue – the holidays bring such beautiful, special, enlightening, warm times. However, we also can’t argue that they are busy! From socializing, planning, shopping, decorating, hosting, writing cards, and more, the holidays can definitely be a source of, however much worth it, STRESS! If we are feeling the pressure, there is no […]
OT Month 2020
Reflections of OT Month
You’re on a diet? NO, I’m on a “Sensory Diet”
When hearing the word “diet”, as a society, we immediately associate the word with eating healthier or limiting our intake of certain foods and beverages. For parents, when the term “sensory diet” is first introduced, a variety of questions of confusion and curiosity may come into play. Have no fear- this type of diet has […]
There is so much more to writing than holding a pencil!
Foundational skills are often overlooked when talking about handwriting. Neat, legible handwriting does not come overnight. There are many prerequisites that need to be acquired before a child’s handwriting performance can improve. In order to build a solid foundation for handwriting, a developmental progression of hand functioning and hand skills must be reached. We all […]
What is Wrong with “W” Sitting?
A few weeks ago, an article about W sitting in children began circulating around various social media sites and began to raise more awareness about this body position. As occupational therapists, we are acutely aware of this position and understand the concerns associated with it. However, it is our responsibility to educate parents and families […]
‘Tis the Season!
The holidays are fast approaching and although this is a time for family, memories, joy and giving, it can also be a time of stress for children and their families, especially when sensory processing difficulties come into play. The lights, carols, sounds of bells, Christmas trees, smells of pine and peppermint, Santa and his Elves […]
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 […]
Aerial Yoga from an Occupational Therapist’s perspective
When I first came across the Yogapeutics site I was hooked. I had heard of aerial yoga before but I had not fully explored it. As OTs using a sensory integrative frame of reference when working with children, aerial yoga is so exciting! We use suspended equipment every day with our clients, and we are […]
Mindful Movement at Sensational Development
We have had the great pleasure of working with some amazing children and their families. We work with kids with varying abilities and backgrounds. There is a recurring message that I kept hearing from parents and kids. The stress of school, testing, peer pressure and achievement!! We know that childhood does present challenges, but […]