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Finger, Knuckle, and Hand Chewing: How to Help(Post)
Hand and finger chewing are one of the most common things we get questions about at ARK. Why? Because our hands and fingers literally go with us everywhere! For kids and adults who chew on their finge
Calming a High Energy Sensory Seeker(Post)Question: We are currently working with my son on his out of control behavior mostly at school, but also at home. I've noticed he likes to run his hands over my arms, or through my hair. He'll
What to Do When Kids Are Afraid of Cups/Straws(Post)Question: I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He stopped eating and drinking just before he turned 2. He has an NG tube through his nose for 6 months so far. He started eating solid foods with gre
Coping with Stress and Anxiety - 4 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate(Post)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
Why Kids and Adults Chew on Pencils and Pens(Post)Does bite marks on pens and pencils sound familiar? Pens and pencils are among the most common items people chew on. Chewing can help increase focus and attention, so it makes sense that a pen or pe
Oral Motor Skills & Dental Health in Children: They’re More Connected Than You Think(Post)As a speech-language pathologist, and the daughter of a dental hygienist, I grew up surrounded by conversations about teeth and oral health. Add in my own childhood experience with protruding teeth an
5 Signs a Chew Tool Might Help at School(Post)A new school year asks a lot of kids. New routines, new noise, new expectations, long stretches of sitting still, and far fewer chances to move than summer allowed. For a lot of people, chewing is on
5 Subtle Signs You Might Need More Sensory Support(Post)It might come as no surprise to you that someone who covers their ears, can’t stop fidgeting, or has an extremely limited food diet would benefit from more sensory support. It’s encouraging to see mor
Learn about the Z-Vibe with Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski(Post)Are you interested in learning more about the Z-Vibe? You've come to the right place! Below is the video and transcript from a live webinar we hosted featuring Occupational Therapist Katie Z
Self-Regulation Strategies with OT Katie Zelinski(Post)In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Katie Zelinski, MS, OTR/L provides a background on self-regulation, co-regulation, and her favorite tips and tools for keeping the sensory system in a "just