Sensory Processing
Is it a Behavioral or Sensory Concern?
This is a tough question to answer as both play an integral role in how we function in our everyday life. Behaviors are typically in
February 15, 2022
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A Parents Perspective on Care Credit
I was confronted with $5000 in medical bill from multiple doctor’s offices, and it honestly had me in tears wondering how I was going to
February 15, 2022
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Occupational Therapy
Why do OTs love using a vertical surface?
There are many benefits to using vertical surfaces with young children. Here are just a few: Biomechanics: It helps facilitate natural wrist extension, which brings
January 14, 2022
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Fine Motor
Hand strength! What’s all the fuss about?
Our hands, fingers and thumbs are kept busy doing all the things we need and want to do in a day. Coordinated fine motor skills
November 23, 2021
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Parent Resources
Holiday Gift Guide
The winter holidays are quickly approaching, which means it is time to start thinking about gift ideas for all the lovely kiddos in your life!
November 1, 2021
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Development
Let’s Talk Hands! – The Foundation of Fine Motor
Many of you have heard the term “fine motor skills,” but what exactly does this mean, and how do you know if your child’s fine
September 27, 2021
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Sensory Processing
Going beyond the 5 Senses
Most people are taught that there are 5 senses: touch, taste, smell, vision, and sound. We learn about these in school, we can easily identify
August 13, 2021
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Gross Motor
A Parent’s Perspective in Raising Neurodiverse Boys
Tell me a little about your family. Hi, I’m Amy. I’m the mom to 4 wild boys, ages 11, 7, 6, and 3. Three of
April 21, 2021
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Gross Motor
COPING WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY – 4 EASY WAYS TO SELF-REGULATE
With all the changes in routines, not getting as much time to play outside, and having limited interactions with family and friends, we have to
May 7, 2020
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Speech & Language
Superhero Spotlight – Speech Language Pathologists
There was recently a story shared on social media about a young boy with autism and his father who were on an international flight. The
September 26, 2019
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Parent Resources
Early Literacy – Red Flags to Recognize
If you’re anything like my family, school has started with a vengeance! Drop offs, pick-ups, making lunches, etc – all of the hectic fun that
August 28, 2019
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Parent Resources
Starting the School Year Off Right – Educational vs Medical Models of Treatment
If you’re anything like our family, the beginning of the new school year comes with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the carefree days of
August 16, 2019
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Parent Resources
Take the pain out of transitions!
We know that in life, the only constant is change right? Sometimes even the smallest of changes is enough to throw us off our game
August 1, 2019
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Parent Resources
On the Road Again – Tips for Road Trips for Kids with Special Needs
Summer is in full swing and for many folks, this means a family road trip. Note – I differentiate between a family trip and a
July 17, 2019
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Holidays
Tips for a sensory-friendly 4th of July!
The 4th of July is coming, and everyone is talking about their plans for the parades, band concerts and most of all – the fireworks
July 2, 2019
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