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How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 10th Nov 2020

This special guest blog post on fidgeting comes to us from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski. Fidgeting. It’s something that we all do without even thinking about it. Let’s take a trip down memory lane: You were in school and had to give a presentation to your class. Even though you knew all the information, you hate public speaking and were feeling nervous and stressed. Did …
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety - 4 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, The Well Balanced OT on 7th May 2020

A wonderful guest blog post from occupational therapist Katie Zelinski on ways to cope with stress and anxiety - perfect for all year round, but especially during these uncertain times with COVID-19. With all the changes in routines, not getting as much time to play outside, and having limited interactions with family and friends, we have to expect that our kids are going to be more dysregul …
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The Benefits of Vibration

Posted by Guest Blogger Katie Zelinski, MS, OTR/L on 2nd Mar 2020

This informative guest blog comes to us occupational therapist Katie Zelinski from The Well Balanced OT. Prior to Occupational Therapy school I had no idea how powerful, and useful, vibration was. I knew when I held a drill, my hands felt all tingly after. I knew that brushing with a vibrating toothbrush was great for oral-health (and made my teeth feel super clean). The hand-tingl …
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The Sensory Project Show Reviews ARK Products

Posted by Guest Blogger Rachel and Jessica from The Sensory Project Show on 11th Oct 2019

This guest post is the transcription from a podcast with Rachel and Jessica at The Sensory Project Show.   . Rachel:  Welcome back to The Sensory Project Show!  So this is episode 63 and we’re talking about ARK Therapeutic today. Jessica:  Woohoo! Rachel:  If you follow us on Instagram, you saw our unboxing of a giant box of products from them that they …
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