Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch technique of correcting imbalances in the craniosacral system so that the body can self-correct and heal naturally. The craniosacral system is part of the central nervous system, and is comprised of the bones of the skull, the sacrum, the craniosacral fluids and the...
With quarantine, the time we spend at home has certainly increased, and as such we have all needed to get more creative when coming up with ideas to keep children entertained. But why not do that while also developing new skills? With that in mind, we’ve create a list...
It is that time of the year again, and we’ve put together a new gift guide! Last year we made our selection based on prices, but this time around we’re focusing on the skills they help to develop instead. Please feel free to check out our 2019 guide for...
What is sensory processing disorder? “SPD is a neurophysiologic condition in which sensory input is poorly detected, modulated, or interpreted and/or to which atypical responses are observed. Pioneering occupational therapist and psychologist A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., likened SPD to a neurological ‘traffic jam’ that prevents certain parts of...
Written by Jessica Hardy, OTA/S and TLC Parent November is National Adoption Month! Chances are, you know someone whose life has been impacted by adoption. But did you know that almost 60% of the adoptions that take place in the US are children who were previously in the foster...
What is EPR Biofeedback? The Electro-Physiological Reactivity (EPR) Biofeedback device is a noninvasive system designed for stress detection and reduction. It works by measuring a body’s biological responses to internal and external stressors and providing feedback on them, which informs the person on lifestyle changes that will improve their...
During the academic year, a child will be in school anywhere between 6-10 hours each day. This means most kids spend at least 25% of their time, if not more, in the presence of adults other than their parents, most often educators. Whether you have just found out about...
When you think of reflexes, what comes to mind? You might imagine a doctor checking reflexes by hitting your knee, causing your leg to jump up. You’re not in conscious control of that action, it’s reflexive. The same is true of blinking, or jumping when startled by a loud...
A list of all AAC and educational apps for sale during the month of October.
How do we help our children organize their systems and self-regulate? Here are a few examples of things they can do that won't disrupt classes.