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 […]
Teaching 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.
How 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 […]
Halloween 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. […]
Dear 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 […]
April is OT Month!!!
An occupational therapist works with people of all ages. The delivery of OT services varies based on the age and needs of the client. The term “occupational” refers to “the job of living”. An occupation for a child could be playing, drawing and self- help skills. The occupation for an adult might be caring for […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills
Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills Does your child have difficulty with handwriting at school, buttoning pants, tying shoes, opening containers, or zipping their jacket? Many children have trouble with these tasks and require assistance. When children have trouble with these tasks it can be an indicator of underdeveloped fine motor skills. With […]
Fine Motor Milestones & Facilitation
Use this list of the typical progression of grasping patterns that develop in the first year to give your child the most appropriate toys and activities for each stage. There are several motivating ways to help your baby develop the varying grasp patterns which will eventually lead to a variety of fine motor skills as […]
What Can I Do At Home? PLAY!
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Parents often ask what they can do at home to help their child meet therapy goals. As therapists we often have recommendations and strategies for home to give you, and we will certainly send home homework from time to time. But, […]
One-Up Rule
As parents, you are the model for your child’s language. All parents stay busy, but each day is filled with opportunities to teach language skills to your child. Whether in the car, in the grocery store, or at home during daily routines, you have the best opportunity to show your child how to talk! There […]