Baseline Explained: The Foundation for Focus, Learning & Skill Building
Imagine trying to give a detailed presentation to a room full of colleagues immediately after running a marathon—your heart…
Parents
How Can an OT Help Your Child Develop Self-Advocacy Skills?
Self-advocacy is an important life skill that allows kids to understand and communicate their unique needs effectively with others….
Simple Tips for Developing Self-Awareness in Kids
Self-awareness is an important skill and a core component of social-emotional learning that is necessary for recognizing and understanding your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
What Is Neurodiversity?
The term neurodiversity has gained increasing recognition over the last few years and with good reason. It celebrates the…
Practical Tips for Teachers to Create a More Inclusive Classroom
If you are reading this, maybe you’re a parent who has a meeting with your child’s teacher and wants…
Yoga for Sensory-Seekers – 5 Best Yoga Poses for Sensory Regulation
Kids who seek sensory input often need movement and deep pressure to feel balanced and regulated. This can lead…
The Importance of Scissor Skills in Child Development: Tips and Activities to Get Started
Scissor skills are necessary for more than just fun arts and crafts; they’re an essential part of early childhood…
Understanding Parallel Play and 5 Benefits
Play is considered a fundamental part of a child’s growth and development. It is through play like brain breaks…
18 Books on Autism You Need to Read This Year
There are a lot of excellent books out there on autism. So, how do you know which suits you…
32 Brain Breaks for Kids To Try This Week
Focusing for long periods can be difficult for anyone, but it can be especially tricky for kids. Brain breaks…