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    Back to School Sensory Strategies(Post)

    Back to school can be a very stressful time for any child as they adapt to new surroundings, new friends, new teachers, new classes, etc.  You may see their sensory needs increase during this time.  F

    Sensory Tools for a Calmer Classroom(Post)

    Do bite mark indentations on every pencil sound familiar? Fingernails that are bitten down and potentially bleeding? Sleeves or shirt collars with holes in them? This is very common! Why? There could

    What Supporting Neurodivergent Brains Actually Looks Like(Post)

    As an Occupational Therapist, I often get the question "What are the best ways to support regulation for my Autistic, ADHD, or [insert neurodivergence here] child?" And I have to be honest. My reply i

    75+ Feeding Therapy Tips & Strategies(Post)

    For any therapist seeking to specialize in feeding, the best piece of advice I could give you is to become a sponge.  Take courses and workshops, read as many articles as you can, talk to and le

    An Intro Guide to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)(Post)

    In our last article -  Does Your Child Need Special Services at School? - we discussed the process and options for school interventions that lead up to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), fro

    What Is a Sensory Diet?(Post)

    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 is

    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

    Assisting Lip Closure(Post)

    Just like its namesake, lip closure (also known as lip seal) is the ability to close one's lips.  It's important for several different speech/feeding/oral motor skills: .  .  •  Being able to close o

    Food Pocketing in the Lips, Cheeks, and/or Gums(Post)

    Question:  My four year old daughter pockets food in her lower gums.  Foods like pizza, chicken, egg whites, etc. (that do not melt like crackers or cookies).  She will simply let it stay in her gu

    Meeting Our Kids Where They Are, Anxiety Included(Post)

    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 where t

    How to Help Kids Stay Regulated through the Holidays(Post)

    The holidays are often filled with excitement, tradition, and togetherness, but they can also feel overwhelming for kids. Extra noise, changes in routine, new places, and busy schedules can make it ha

    How Fidgeting Improves Focus and Self-Regulation(Post)

    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