by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
5 Ways to Understand what Motivates a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Today we have a guest post from Occupational Therapist Hope Caracci. Hope specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing...
by Miss Jaime | Sensory Processing
Have you ever seen a kid burst out crying for no reason? I know I have. The thing is, there is always a reason. Whether it’s because they are scared, tired, disappointed, or anything else, there is ALWAYS a reason. No matter how silly it may seem to us,...
by Miss Jaime | Long Island, Sensory Processing
This post contains affiliate links Parents often ask me for my favorite Sensory Resources. I recently did a parent workshop to speak about OT tips and tricks for children with Sensory Processing Difficulties. I decided to put together a simple list of my go-to books,...
by Miss Jaime | Fine Motor & Bilateral Skills, Other, Sensory Processing
What is play? Play is defined as an activity that a person engages in for recreation and enjoyment. For children, play is crucial to their development and learning. A child’s primary occupation is to play, learn, and socialize (AOTA, 2015). As a child plays,...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, Long Island, Other, Sensory Processing
This Love Language post is part of a blog hop all about LOVE for Valentine’s Day! Check out the landing page for lots of other “LOVEY” posts! Also, get 30+ Valentine’s ideas and activities, links are below… Love is in the Air! Do You Know...
by Miss Jaime | DIY, Dollar Deals, Sensory Processing
How to Make a Do-It-Yourself Weighted Fidget I’ve been blogging a lot lately about fidgets and fidgety kids. Parents and teachers are always looking for a way to keep fidgety kids quiet and focused. Weighted items like vests or lap pads are commonly used by...
