Written by Jessica Hardy, BA, COTA/L As we all know, the 2020-2021 school year went a bit differently than expected! Students were suddenly learning in a new setting, with a new format, and without the supports they are familiar with at school. As many students return to school in...
Written by Kristen Barnes, OTR, MOT Did you know that more than two-thirds of all children in the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event by the time they reach the age of 16? Many people don’t associate PTSD with children, but the truth is that trauma...
Written by Tina Sanchez, MA, CCC_SLP What should I model to my young child when trying to support their vocabulary development? Consideringall the information out there on the web andon social media,as well asall the toysand activitiesmarketed in storesdown the toy aisle, where does one begin?Trying to navigate where to...
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...