During physical play time, children tend to move through various positions and during sedentary play time children tend to maintain the same position for a longer period of time. For example, when playing hide and go seek children move in all different ways such as sitting, crawling, squatting, walking or running. In contrast, when completing […]
When you work or parent children with sensory processing deficits, you quickly see how each child is unique and has sensory preferences. It can be easy to fall into the trap that everything is “sensory” or not “normal” behaviors. It is important to be mindful that we ALL have sensory preferences. Professionals may use testing […]
Are you confused by the question, how to be a successful pediatric therapist coach? Maybe you don’t coach basketball, baseball, tennis, etc so you are baffled. Think of coaching as another word for educate. If you are a pediatric therapist, you are involved with families, teachers and school support staff. Whether you work […]
The ability to complete the functional task of dressing requires various gross motor skills, balance and coordination skills. Many times dressing skills are worked on during occupational therapy or physical therapy sessions to help children to become more independent. Teaching dressing skills to children with autism is often a goal of parents and therapists during […]
If you work with young children, then you will want to read these easy to play self regulation games for children. These six games provide great suggestions for physical or occupational therapy self regulation activities and require no equipment! We all love activities that do need any preparation or equipment. Research Based Self-Regulation Activities A […]
Are you in search of easy, fine motor, occupational therapy activities at home that parents can do with their children? Activities that are simple to carry out should be short, use materials from around the house and be motivating to the kids. Ask your child’s Occupational Therapist what the best activity suggestions are for your […]
Right now everything is changing so rapidly within the school system and there are so many unknowns. Schools are sending home information, activity ideas and review for students all across the country. A few years ago, we asked in a survey “What characteristics of activities or exercises influences successful carry over of recommendations for at […]
Here are 10 ideas for April to celebrate OT month 2020. If you have no time to prepare anything just print out a few signs and hang them up in your school or practice. You can download FREE OT Month signs here. 10 Fun Ideas to Celebrate OT Month 2020 1. Host the Occupational Therapy […]
Have you created a sensory diet for a child or received one from your pediatric therapist? Now it is time to get all the suggested sensory strategies started. It can be difficult to make sure that the child receive all the recommend sensory input throughout the day. If you are at the earlier stages […]
When hypermobility in children is present, delayed postural control can sometimes be present. This means that due to the difficulty of stabilizing the head, trunk, and pelvis against gravity, a child may take longer to reach postural milestones such as holding their head steady, sitting without the need for external support, and standing independently. For […]