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From the Gym to the Table: A Whole-Body Approach to Feeding Therapy(Post)
Feeding is a sensory experience. It involves tactile input as the hands touch food and grasp utensils. It involves visual input, since the way a food appears can shape our willingness to try it—think
Enhancing the University Experience Through the Development and Implementation of a Sensory Room(Post)The research, education and awareness of neurodivergence, mental health, and sensory and emotional regulation challenges in individuals continue to be at the forefront of our profession. Most of the e
How Dayton Children’s Improved Surgery for Kids with Special Needs(Post)Surgery is a scary moment for all of us, but it’s even more frightening for a child. And if that child has special needs or is on the spectrum, it can be absolutely traumatic. These patients may no
Transitioning Patients Between Telehealth and In-Person Services During COVID-19 (Post)The therapy community has answered the call to action for Telehealth. We have essentially built brand-new businesses overnight to meet the ongoing needs of the people we serve. Therapist have risen
The Benefits of Classroom as a Clinic(Post)Contributors: Carole Dinan, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Heidi Robertson, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and alumni: Megan Gatsogiannis, MS
MSE Ideology(Post)Since its inception and as specifically described by Hulsegge and Verheul, “snoezelen” has always promoted the passive, user-directed approach with facilitators being ‘enablers.’ This enabling app
How Do I Know If My Child Has Sensory Processing Disorder?(Post)Sensory processing is used to describe how the nervous system receives information from the body’s senses and then turns that information into a response. When discussing Sensory Processing Disord
A Sensational Space(Post)Rejuvenating Verland’s Multi-Sensory Environment , or Sensory Room, as dubbed by the Verland therapists, was a project I eagerly dove into about a year ago. The journey started with researchin
Play Is the Work of Children(Post)Play is an essential part of development. It’s where kids test boundaries and push themselves to grow. Pediatric occupational therapists are trained to foster play. A skilled therapist can set u
Using Creative Tools to Motor Plan(Post)When we think about child development, we often don’t put a lot of emphasis on motor planning. However, this is a key component to development. Motor planning is a person’s ability to conceive, p