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 […]
Screen Time Dilemmas We’ve all read the articles warning us of the dangers of too much screen time and the impact on child development. But in today’s culture, technology is not just a luxury but a necessity. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics introduced new, more flexible screen time recommendations that do not include […]
“Heavy Work” to parents, teachers and other caregivers of children with sensory processing difficulties. So what is heavy work? How does it work? How can it benefit your child? Read below to find out more! Let’s start by talking about your senses. There are five, right? Actually, there are 8! In addition to the well-known […]
Occupations are life activities that individuals engage in, anything that is meaningful and purposeful to someone. Sleep, activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep to support healthy, active engagement in other occupations, is crucial throughout one’s lifespan. Sleep particularly comes to mind when you think of infants and new mommas! The American Academy of […]
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Anne Abernathy, MS, OTR/L Child’sPlay Therapy Center
Interoception is the sensory system that gives our bodies information regarding the internal condition of our body. In other words, it helps us identify our inner well being and guides us to meet our basic needs. Interoception awareness allows us to know exactly how our body is feeling and includes sensations such as hunger, thirst, […]
If you have ever researched sensory processing difficulty, you have probably seen the term sensory diet. At first glance you may assume you are going to have to change your child’s entire diet to improve these difficulties. However, a sensory diet has nothing to do with food. In reality it is a daily “diet” of […]
Lacey Ellis, PT, DPT & Morgan Bernd, OTR/L Christmas is quickly approaching and we’ve gathered up some ideas from our therapists of gifts for all ages that are fun and entertaining while helping target those skills they’ve been working on throughout the year. On top of tangible presents, one of our biggest suggestions that can […]
Dyslexia is one of the most common language learning disorders, but did you know we can observe warning signs of dyslexia before a child even begins learning to read? We can! Dyslexia affects a variety of language skills not simply reading and writing, so we may observe potential signs of dyslexia or other language disorders […]
