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 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 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 | Sep 29, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
The foundation of our interpretation of the world around us lies within our eight sensory systems. One system in particular is often overlooked and misunderstood: the interoceptive system. This system is often labeled “the hidden sense,” as it is the body’s internal...
