Tips for Back-to-School Transition

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Preparing children to return to school after a fun-filled summer is not always an easy task. The transition back to school can be really tough on kids and their families. For many kids this year, returning to school will mean going back for the first time since the pandemic began. Beginning a new school year […]

Tips for ADHD in the virtual Classroom

Children with ADHD often benefit from the structure that in-person school provides. Many children will likely continue to have online classes well into 2021.  Children with ADHD will need additional support to thrive in the virtual classroom. The following is a list of ideas to help your ADHD child to cope with online learning: Create […]

Flex Your Flexibility -Anne Abernathy, MS, OTR/L

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We’ve all heard of “going with the flow” and said to ourselves “I can be flexible”. But sometimes it’s easier said than done. Having flexible thinking means having the ability to change plans at the last minute or enter a situation without expectation and be okay with whatever the outcome may be. I don’t know […]

Play Outside!

Children playing outside

Did you know playing and spending time outdoors has many benefits for children? Outdoor play is a multi-sensory experience. Playing in the backyard, at the park, or on the playground provides input to all of the senses in our body such as aromas from plants, the sight of nature, and feeling unique textures, just to […]