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How to Choose the Best Weighted Blanket for Kids and Adults
Coming home to relax and unplug after a long day is easy for some - and less easy for others. Even...
Top Ten Toys for Kids With Developmental Delays
As a physical therapist, I am often asked for toy suggestions from...
Test Taking Strategies
Most adults, not to mention kids, get nervous when a test is involved. Learning how to take a...
Tips for Encouraging Social Skills
Communication is universal, but speech is what makes us uniquely human.
A clear conversation can...
ADHD? 7 Simple Strategies to Organize Now!
The brain is complex, no doubt. It is literally the computer system for the human body. Without...
Prepare to Celebrate the Winter Break with These 5 Sensory Tips
You better watch out! The winter holidays are here and whether you are celebrating with family,...
Low Tone? 7 Daily Strategies
What is tone? Tone is the amount of resistance in a muscle belly at rest. For example, if I were...
Pack the Perfect Backpack for School
It's back to school time with the anticipation of new friends and new routines – and must-have...
On a Roll! Learning Mobility
Move, rock and swing! The body's vestibular system is behind the motion, providing balance and...
Sensory Savvy Trick-or-Treating Tips
Trick or treat! Fall season is just around the corner and, depending on your sensory threshold,...
Packing Lists for Sensory Savvy Campers!
Getting ready to send your sensory-sensitive child to sleep away camp? Chances are just being away...
Weight or Pressure? How to Choose Sensory Input
I remember a little jingle for candy bars when I was a kid and it went something like this,...
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