Debbie's Blog
What Is a Sensory Diet?
Posted by Guest Blogger Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L on 12th Aug 2019
This introduction to sensory diets is courtesy of Kristen Cooper, MS, OTR/L aka OT Mamacita.
The term “sensory diet” has become more popular in recent years, but the understanding of what it i
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Embrace the Mess: How Messy Mealtimes Support Normal Feeding Development
Posted by Guest Blogger Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L on 5th Aug 2019
This wonderful guest post comes to us from Ashley Thurn, MS, OTR/L.
As a mom of two kids under the age of five, I know first-hand how mess making during mealtime can really drive a type-A mama li
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Beefing Up Muscle Memory with the Tran-Quill Vibrating Pencil
Posted by Guest Blogger Jenn Choi on 10th Jun 2019
This fantastic guest post comes to us from Jenn Choi. .
One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is that I have the privilege of trying out new gadgets that help kids in school. We c
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Meeting Our Kids Where They Are, Anxiety Included
Posted by Guest Blogger Shae Lynn Watt on 26th Apr 2019
This wonderful guest post comes to us from Shae Lynn Watt.
What do you do when the reality of your kids conflicts with your imagined version? We all know it’s important to meet our kids
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Oral Motor Therapy with Someone Who Is Visually Impaired
18th Sep 2018
Question: Do you have any specific tips for doing oral motor exercises with a child who is blind or visually impaired?
Almost all of the exercises we talk about (both in the
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