Kids really should come out with an instruction manual. It should be attached to their umbilical chords at birth. At the very least some best practices and a message of caution would be helpful as in:
Caution: I am a real little person with feelings. I grow and
In working with children with various forms of Sensory Processing Disorder, I’ve come across a common theme: Constipation. Upon identifying concerns, it is important to consult with your Pediatrician and/or Pediatric Gastroenterologist to confirm that problem is not related to any other underlying medical condition(s). In cases of constipation, there can be multiple, often co-existing
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My 8 year old son has a book report due. He asked me to help him choose a good read. “Nothing boring”. In the very deep recesses of my mind, I remembered Matilda, the outrageously courageous 4 year old who super-glued her father’s nasty hat to his head among other escapades. Listening to peals of
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How much weight is appropriate for my child, and how long should it be worn? As a pediatric OT, these are among the most frequently-asked questions. Below are tips to help you-and please email me to receive a handout with more details. We also recommend that you consult with your child’s therapist for specific guidance.
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Creating a well designed play and/or learning environment enables children to regulate their sensory systems, and successfully access their environments so they can learn and play at full capacity. Children with special needs are often especially attuned to the deluge of sensory information that they are exposed to on a moment by moment basis. Children
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Playing games can be a great opportunity to teach kids life skills in a fun and relaxed setting. General skills that can be targeted, taught and/or improved include: cognitive/reasoning skills receptive and expressive language developing vocabulary and spelling use of prepositions and ordinals- fist, then, after following multi-step directions delayed gratification peer interaction working in
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Hello! It’s been a while since my last post…I’ve been enjoying the summer with my children and have neglected some of my weekly rituals. Since the last post much has happened. The buzz is spreading- Fun and Function made it to the About Special Needs home page! I’ve been to the emergency room with two
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Attention Deficit Disorder has a reputation as being a problematic condition that does not work in the classroom. In most schools, kids are required to sit, listen and write. They cannot pace, chew and listen. Or listen, multi-task, pace and sit. If you are not familiar with ADD the second two options might sound dizzying.
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