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How to Throw a Kids Halloween Party…Sensory Style!
Autumn: pumpkin pie, costumes, and everything else. As an OT, I love to get into the "Halloween Spirit" of things at school with my students. Sensory recipes are always a great way to work on multiple skills at once, including Mixing, Measuring, Pouring, Stirring,...
How to Improve Communication From Your Kid’s School Therapist
Communication: the key to success! Since it's the beginning of the school year, I've decided to share my best advice for improving communication with your child's therapist. Parents sometimes feel helpless because they don't know what their child is...
5 Back to School Tips Every Parent and Teacher Should Know
I can't believe that Back to School is around the corner. In honor of back to school this year, I've decided to share my 5 best back-to-school tips! They may seem simple, but they work! So here goes! 1) For the child who doesn't hold their pencil correctly... This is...
Long Island Links: Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Hippotherapy
One of my favorite things about Occupational Therapy is that there are no limits to how you can help a patient achieve their goals. It depends on what the patient wants to achieve and what they are interested in. You can use activities like gardening, scrapbooking, or...
Coping With Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD): A Young Woman’s Personal Story of Survival
Foreword from Miss Jaime, O.T. : A few months ago, I came across a post in a Facebook support group that really moved me. It was written by a young woman who has Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD). She praised and encouraged the stressed out,...
What Parents Need to Know about Jumbo Crayons
Do you remember when you first started coloring? You may remember using jumbo crayons and pencils when you first learned how to color or write your name. You may be surprised to learn that handwriting experts and occupational therapists don’t recommend them. Jumbo...