by Sarah Gilmore, OTD, OTR/L | Jan 18, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Is your child afraid of heights? Being afraid of heights is a relatively common fear. But does your child resist having his or her head tilted backward during hair washing, become fearful on stairs or escalators, or avoid having his or her feet off the ground? These... by Sara Feeney, MS, OTR/L | Dec 16, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
What is a food jag? While most children have a favorite food or a few favorite foods, they often have a wide range of foods to choose from. Most children easily engage with a variety of fruits, vegetables, starches, and proteins. Children with feeding difficulties... by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | Dec 9, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
While the holidays are about a lot more than gift giving, they are a great opportunity to grab some new games and toys to support your child’s learning, development, and therapy goals! We put together the following list for inspiration when shopping for your child, as... 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 Sara Feeney, MS, OTR/L | Nov 24, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
One of the most integral and overlooked sensory systems that supports our daily functioning as humans is the visual system. Not only does our visual system interpret what we see, but it lets us recognize shapes, colors, letters, words, and numbers. Our visual system... 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...