by Shannon Appleton, MOT, OTR/L | Nov 10, 2022 | Occupational Therapy
Mindfulness exercises are not just for adults, but can also be beneficial strategies for children to support emotional regulation, reduce overall feelings of stress and anxiety, and improve confidence when engaging in challenging situations. Listed below are some...
by Kendall Iverson, PT, DPT and Sarah Moskowitz, OTD, OTR/L | Sep 6, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Welcome to our Two Takes series! We’re taking on hot topics and commonly asked questions from parents with a unique team approach. We’re putting our PT (Kendall) and OT (Sarah) brains together to bring you two perspectives on topics relevant to your child. Today,...
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...
by Megan Greenaway, MS, LOTR | Oct 9, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
What is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is essentially our ability to be in control and manage our arousal level, emotions, and behaviors. Self-regulation relies on many different skills, such as impulse control, working memory, and self-awareness. We find ourselves...
by Serena Saake, MS, OTR/L | May 21, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Wearing a mask has become the norm in many public spaces all over the world, including being a required piece of the uniform as many schools return to in-person learning. For some, this can be a minor inconvenience or annoyance, but for many children with sensory...
