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 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 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...
