If you have a child with sensory issues or work with children with sensory issues, you are likely very familiar with feeding issues. Children who experience sensory issues or a sensory processing disorder can be highly sensitive to certain foods, due to the flavor, look, smell, or texture of the food. It is important to ensure your child is receiving …

As we receive information from the world, we rely on our sensory systems. We rely mainly on our 5 senses: smell, touch, taste, sight, and sound. However, our nervous system also has unconscious senses such as touch, movement, force of gravity, and body position. Children with autism spectrum disorder may have a dysfunctional sensory system. Sometimes, one or more senses …

Occupational therapy – many people have heard of it, but not everyone truly understands what it means. Formally, occupational therapy (or OT) helps individuals build life and work skills they need to use (or want to use) in their daily lives. What age groups do occupational therapists help? Occupational therapy is a unique field in that occupational therapists (or OTs) …

Learning to get dressed can be an exciting time for your children as they gain more independence in their daily routines and activities. However, dressing can also be difficult to learn for some kids turning it into a frustrating part of the day for parents. Mornings tend to be the most stressful time of day as everyone is getting ready …

With Valentine’s Day coming up, parents often wonder if there are any activities that their child can participate in that also helps with fine motor development. Valentines are a great way to get your child involved in school and also provides parents with the opportunity to introduce sensory and motor activities. Here are a few fun ideas for making valentines …

What is an occupational therapist? Chances are, if you’re a newcomer to the world of allied health and behavior analysis, that you’re at least somewhat unfamiliar with the role of an occupational therapist. An occupational therapist (also known as an “OT”) works with patients of all ages to improve the functioning of their daily skills. Who do occupational therapists work …

What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is characterized by difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, disorganization, and hyperactivity. Symptoms typically begin during childhood and can impact a person through adulthood. What are Possible Signs of ADHD? Has difficulty sustaining attention Seems to not listen when spoken to directly Starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily distracted …

Parents, You may be looking for that perfect book to share with your child who may have Down Syndrome. Reading the right book can be a great way to connect with your child during their bedtime routine, but also give them the assurance that they are not different at all. We have composed a list of the 5 best books that …

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a profession that assists people across the lifespan to do the things they need and want to do to be as functional and independent as possible. Occupational therapists strive to help people live their lives to the fullest. In regards to pediatrics, therapists help children become independent in daily living tasks, become successful academically, address sensory …

Sensory integration is how the brain and body organize sensory input from the environment and how the body reacts to it. Sensory integration includes our senses such as how we hear, what we taste, smell, see and touch. These sensory inputs are integrated together during our everyday activities. For example, if a child is playing soccer, he is using sight …