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Many kids with learning and attention issues also have mental health issues. The most common is ADHD, anxiety, behavioral challenges, stress, fear, low self-esteem, depression, and other emotional struggles. There are a number of treatments for...
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Sensory processing is the ability to organize and understand the information we receive through our senses and from our environment. Sensory play allows children to actively use their senses in a variety of ways to explore, play, and be creative...
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Why not work at T4K is the real question?! From the 100% covered health and dental insurance, to the company summer retreat at the Scottsdale Hyatt, T.E.A.M. 4 Kids has so much to offer! The owners take great pride in their employees and are...
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Calming bottles (also called sensory bottles, clam down jars, etc.) are reused plastic water bottles which contain water, glitter, and some glue. The glue in the water/glitter combination causes the liquid to move slowly when shaken. Calming...
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Primitive Reflex Integration for Successful Learning and Development: Part 2 (Palmer Grasp Reflex) If your child presents with three or more of the following symptoms, make an appointment for occupational therapy evaluation. Difficulty with fine...
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App of the Week: Ready to Print This app teaches visual perception and motor coordination of prewriting strokes that are a necessary foundation prior to learning to write ABCs and 123s in a developmentally sequential manner. Although this app is...
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