by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and celebration. But for parents of children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), it can also be a season of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. The bright lights, loud music, and crowded gatherings that define this...
by Miss Jaime | Vision, Technology & Apps
Hey there! I’ve grown accustomed to seeing terrible handwriting in all the classrooms since COVID. The other day I went to do a consult in a general ed first-grade classroom expecting “the usual.” But this classroom was different. The work samples in the hallway were...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
Sensory vests are increasingly being used in schools as a tool to support students with sensory processing difficulties. These vests, weighted, compression, or a combination of the two, come in various designs, provide deep pressure stimulation to the body, which can...
by Miss Jaime | Uncategorized
In February 2024, I finally checked off a bucket list dream to (1) have a research article published, and (2) provide an evidence-based source to support the advocacy torch I’ve been carrying for years. Together, my colleagues, Serena Zeidler OTD, OTR/L, and Kim...
by Miss Jaime | Babys and Toddlers
As spring unfolds, many of you might notice your little ones bouncing with renewed energy—literally! Jumping and hopping are fantastic ways for children to develop important gross motor skills, and this week on the blog, I wanted to delve into the exciting world of...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
It’s been warm and sunny here in Orlando. I arrived Wednesday evening and went right to the Community of Practice and Special Interest Section Reception. It was a huge networking event where all the different COPS and SIS groups met up with each other in real...
