If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is my child holding their pencil the right way?” or “Why does their handwriting look like that?” you’re definitely not alone. Handwriting concerns are one of the most common reasons families look into occupational therapy....
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, Halloween can often be overwhelming, scary, and unusual. Here are some sensory strategies from our occupational...
The 4th of July is a day filled with cheer and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement to help your child enjoy the fireworks...
The holiday season can be frustrating for a child with sensory sensitivities and challenges - bright lights, loud music, new foods, crowded rooms! Even if your child loves the holidays, the season can be very overwhelming, especially for children with sensory...
The 4th of July is a day filled with fun and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement into the day to help your child enjoy the...
Halloween can be a stressful night for some kids, especially those that have trouble communicating. Nonverbal children can use these tips to have a successful Halloween. Blue Candy Bucket. Last year there was a spike in awareness of the blue bucket that signifies a...
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday with lots of great opportunities for sensory development. However, for those with sensory sensitivities, it also has the potential to be a little overwhelming with the risk of sensory overload. Halloween can often be...
Is your child frightened by the sounds and excitement of the 4th of July? I know that my children were all terrified of the noises that come along with the bright lights of a fireworks display. If your child is one of those that goes running into the house when...
Tips to Encourage Pincer Grasp What is pincer grasp? Pincer grasp is when the index finger and the thumb meet to pick up small objects in a controlled fashion, which typically emerges between 9 to 12 months of age. Why is pincer grasp important? Pincer grasp is...
Who doesn’t love playing with Kinetic Sand? It’s such a fun and engaging texture, but it can also be used to target several different speech and communication skills. When I use it in therapy, I like to have small toys that we can bury in the sand. When playing with...