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 is a fantastic way for children to develop important gross motor skills, and this week on the blog, I wanted to delve into the exciting world of jumping...
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...
