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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
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
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