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Sensory Input and the Medically Complex Child(Post)
“I never thought of that, but it makes so much sense!” This is a phrase I’ve heard many times when addressing the sensory needs of medically complex and medically fragile children. These children h
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
Scaling Heights: Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Rock-Climbing Activities(Post)When primitive reflexes are not properly integrated, it can negatively impact occupational performance and behavior of children. So many of my clients exhibit difficulty with handwriting—hand-eye c
Treating Teenage Clients with a Purpose(Post)Occupational therapy focuses on the “occupations” of an individual. We are trained to help assess what these are for our clients in order to help them grow stronger and more independent. Many times
Bubble Breakthrough(Post)Have you ever had a pediatric client with an ASD diagnosis who presented like this…Spirited and struggling at school, at home and in the community, with challenges that include anxiety, attention,
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
Creating Lifetime Problem Solvers(Post)Have you ever wondered if we are really teaching our children the right things? I am not talking just about academics, but life too. As I look across the span of my children and their friends, I am
Telehealth: The Revolution of Therapy(Post)The current circumstances in our communities, states and globally have called for us to revolutionize the way we provide therapy. It is uncertain exactly how long these circumstances will last. We
Extracurricular Activities for Students with Different Abilities(Post)Did you know that the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights under the Obama administration published a guidance document for schools to “spell out” the rights of students with disabiliti