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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 ...
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 ...
It’s Never too Early to Address Sensory: Approaching Sensory Integration for Infants and Toddlers(Post)Frequently, conversations surrounding sensory integration and the design and implementation of a multi-sensory environment are centered around school-aged children. However, this conversation sh ...
Enhancing the Lives of the Aging Population with OBIE from Southpaw(Post)Occupational Therapy research plays an important role in ensuring the well-being and independence of the aging population. Through its evidence-based practices, OT addresses the unique challenges fac ...
Sensory-Motor Groups in the Preschool Environment(Post)Occupational therapists play an important role in the preschool environment to help preschoolers develop foundational motor skills required for the rest of their educational journeys. Pres ...
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 disabilit ...
Emotional Regulation(Post)What is Emotional Regulation?Emotional regulation is “the ability of the individual to control one’s conscious and unconscious emotions in a way the meets the demand of the environment and the indi ...
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 time ...
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 a ...
Building an ASI Intervention Space(Post)In honor of Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, which is celebrated in October, I was inspired to reflect on the timeline of Dr Ayres’ pioneering work in Sensory Integration. I am overwhe ...
Pretend Play in the Sensory Gym(Post)Play is a pretty wild pastime, and it’s viewed in many ways. For occupational therapists working in Pediatrics, play is generally considered one of the ultimate occupations. But what does that mean ...
Working Together to Improve the Learning Experience(Post)Rock Creek School in Walkersville, Maryland, provides individualized special education programs for students aged 3 to 21 with a wide range of severe disabilities. The school was very interested ...