With the holiday season quickly approaching, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite games and toys that can help your child develop many skills. Many toys and games are great resources for therapy, and the best part is kids just think they’re playing!
One of the biggest challenges for many families who have a special needs child is dealing with negative behaviors and meltdowns. “What calming strategies have you found to be successful?” is often a common question. Here are the Top 10 Ways to calm a child having a meltdown: 1. Prevention is the best policy. This will become easier as you …
Winter is coming! If your kids are like me, they want to curl up on the couch and avoid all outdoor activities because it’s too cold. So how can you get your child moving this winter when they cannot play outside?
Have you started to notice that your child is walking on their toes while playing, walking around the house or out in the community? It may be something they do all the time or only a few times a day.
A sensory break allows for time to decompress, reset, and receive the input necessary to feel more regulated. Also known as a brain break or movement break, when a child gets a quick sensory break, they are able to move, increase blood flow, and receive either the calming or active input they need to aid with focus and concentration. Kids …
I am sure most of us have seen these types of bottles filled with small items hidden inside rice or rice-like material in the stores… well, there is no need to go out and buy one when you can make one at home. Before I get into the whole “supply list” and “how to” mumbo jumbo, let me tell you …
What are visual perceptual skills and why are they important? I’m so glad you asked! Visual-perceptual skills are not about how well you we see things (acuity) but rather how we (our brains) interpret what we see. For our kiddo’s, visual perceptual skills are so important, both in school and in their daily lives. These skills help them to recognize …
What Is The Wilbarger Brushing Protocol? The Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique was developed by Patricia Wilbarger, Med, OTR, FAOTA. Based on the theory of Sensory Integration, the brushing technique uses a specific method of stimulation to help the brain organize sensory information.
It may be a Sensory Processing issue. The sensory system feeds information from our environment, via our central nervous system, directly to our brain. The brain then organizes it, sends it back through the nervous system for the use as understanding, adaptation, learning and skill development.
Bringing a new baby home, whether it is your first or fifth, is very exciting! As they continue to grow, you may be wondering, is my baby reaching all of their gross motor milestones on time?
