If your child doesn’t like you to brush or style their hair it can be for a variety of reasons. They might not be able to sit in one place for a long time They might not like the feeling of their head being touched It might really hurt due to tangles tugging on their...
Sensory Processing and Autism: Are they the same? This is a very common question that many concerned parents wonder. Occupational Therapist Cami explains the differences between SPD and ASD. What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory processing is a person’s ability...
Sensory Our central nervous system is made up of 6 senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and lastly another sense known as proprioception, or deep pressure, to the body Does sensory ever disappear? Sensory needs do not ever really “go away” we just learn how to...
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 motor skills Sticks...
Developing a Sensory Diet Sensory processing is the body’s ability to take in the information from the world around us such as what we see, hear, smell, feel, and taste, and effectively interpret the information to allow one to interact safely and effectively within...
Sensory Strategies for the Holiday Season We are deep into the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with bringing in a New Year. This is a time to be joyful, spend with family, and create new memories. For many children who have difficulty with...
In March, Freedom Concepts came to the T.E.A.M. 4 Kids clinic and we hosted an Adaptive Bike Day where our clients had the opportunity to try out an adaptive bike or Chill-Out Chair. These adaptive mobility devices are custom made for the specifications of individual...
