by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Apr 1, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Does your child ever hide underneath cushions, the table, or blankets? They may be seeking a calming sensory environment referred to as a womb space. A womb space is a small, enclosed area that reduces the amount of visual and auditory stimuli in the child’s... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Dec 4, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
What is it? Vibration provides stimulation to our tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. It can be both alerting and calming for children. One way to provide vibration stimulation is through the use of ARK’s Z-Vibe ®, which ARK describes as a “vibratory... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Nov 2, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Coping skills are ways for children (and adults) to regulate their brains and bodies when their emotions start to take over. They can be adaptive (such as deep breathing or taking a break) or maladaptive (such as screaming, hitting, or eloping). Coping tools may be... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Sep 29, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Have you ever noticed your child flipping his or her letters or numbers? Occasional letter or number reversals can be typical as children learn how to write, but may indicate underlying difficulties if they are still present by age 7. If your child writes letters or... by Alanna Flynn, MS, OTR/L | Sep 1, 2020 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Distance learning can bring new challenges to your child’s attention, emotional regulation, praxis, and executive functioning skills. Our goal is to help children maintain their optimal level of arousal throughout the day so that they can access their highest level of...