by Sarah Moskowitz, OTD, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
You may have heard your therapist suggesting to provide your child with heavy work activities at home when they appear to be sensory seeking and dysregulated. But what is heavy work? What if I don’t have a crash pad or other “sensory equipment” at home? What... by Sarah Gilmore, OTD, OTR/L | Aug 14, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
August means back to school for many children, and for parents of Kindergarteners, this means it’s time to prepare your child for what to expect at a new school. As you prepare your child for what to expect during their school day, don’t forget to prepare them for... by Rachel Olsen, MOT, OTR/L | Jan 18, 2022 | Occupational Therapy
Impulse control and listening are important skills for kids that are utilized in many daily occupations such as transitioning away from preferred activities, daily routines, and school. Frequent practice using games helps strengthen these skills so that they can... by Rachel Olsen, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 30, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
As the winter season approaches, there are so many fun seasonal sensory activities that can be enjoyed. One of our favorites is ice skating! Not only is it a lot of fun for kids, but it can support many of the goals we focus on during our therapy sessions! Ice... by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Nov 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to see family and friends, enjoy family traditions, and enjoy cooking and eating together. But for some children, Thanksgiving presents unique challenges, like engaging with foods they might not usually eat, which can make the holiday... by Jessica Balland, MS, OTR/L | Oct 13, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
How does breathing impact self-regulation? Breathing is a subconscious action, but when we consciously control how we breathe, it can impact our overall state of arousal, as well as our ability to learn, sleep, and self-regulate. When our bodies feel stressed, our...