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, […]
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Category Archives: Occupational Therapy
What is Sensory Diet?
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 […]
READ MORE‘Tis the Season
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 […]
READ MOREWays to improve visual memory for handwriting and letter recognition
Written by Shayla Frazier What is visual memory? Visual Memory is one part of a large arena known as visual perceptual skills. Visual memory focuses on one’s ability to recall visual information that has been seen. Visual memory is a critical factor in reading and writing. When a child is writing a word, he must […]
READ MOREHandling Stuttering In the Classroom: Tips for Teachers and Parents
Heading back to school is an exciting time! For school-aged children who stutter, it can also be a time of great anxiety. As an SLP who works with children who stutter, I am often asked by parents, “What can my child’s teacher do to help ease my child’s anxiety about stuttering at school?” Teachers play […]
READ MOREThe importance of Tummy Time
As a parent or guardian of a newborn, you will frequently read how important it is for babies to have “tummy time”. It sounds simple enough in the literature, but sometimes parents will give up because their babies will wail each time you lay them on their tummy. So for this blog, I wanted to […]
READ MORETeaching Your Child to Tie Their Shoes
Occupational Therapist Morgan Bernd has been successful in teaching several of our friends to tie their shoes. In this video, she demonstrates a simple way to help your child master the skill.
READ MOREHow to keep the Holidays Happy
The holidays are a time of great joy, beauty, and excitement. The holidays can also be a time of increased stress, anxiety, and being generally overwhelmed. This is true for all of us, but especially for our kids who have difficulty with sensory processing. Here are some tips to help not only survive the holiday […]
READ MOREHalloween Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Challenges
General Information Halloween can be very overwhelming for children with sensory processing challenges With special planning for your child’s needs and preferences, Halloween can be enjoyable. Remember to encourage your child to use previously established self-regulating strategies. Adults can remind the child to use deep breathing, deep pressure, and similar strategies to remain optimally regulated. […]
READ MOREDear Moms
Dear Mama, If there is one thing I want all my client’s mamas to know it’s this: Take Care of Yourself. One the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of a healthy mother – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Everywhere we turn there’s someone or something there to tell us all the […]
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