‘Tis the Season

Lacey Ellis, PT, DPT & Morgan Bernd, OTR/L Christmas is quickly approaching and we’ve gathered up some ideas from our therapists of gifts for all ages that are fun and entertaining while helping target those skills they’ve been working on throughout the year. On top of tangible presents, one of our biggest suggestions that can […]

Ways to improve visual memory for handwriting and letter recognition

Written by Shayla Frazier What is visual memory? Visual Memory is one part of a large arena known as visual perceptual skills. Visual memory focuses on one’s ability to recall visual information that has been seen. Visual memory is a critical factor in reading and writing. When a child is writing a word, he must […]

Handling Stuttering In the Classroom: Tips for Teachers and Parents

Heading back to school is an exciting time! For school-aged children who stutter, it can also be a time of great anxiety. As an SLP who works with children who stutter, I am often asked by parents, “What can my child’s teacher do to help ease my child’s anxiety about stuttering at school?” Teachers play […]

The importance of Tummy Time

As a parent or guardian of a newborn, you will frequently read how important it is for babies to have “tummy time”.  It sounds simple enough in the literature, but sometimes parents will give up because their babies will wail each time you lay them on their tummy. So for this blog, I wanted to […]

Teaching Your Child to Tie Their Shoes

Occupational Therapist Morgan Bernd has been successful in teaching several of our friends to tie their shoes. In this video, she demonstrates a simple way to help your child master the skill.

How to keep the Holidays Happy

The holidays are a time of great joy, beauty, and excitement. The holidays can also be a time of increased stress, anxiety, and being generally overwhelmed. This is true for all of us, but especially for our kids who have difficulty with sensory processing. Here are some tips to help not only survive the holiday […]

Halloween Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Challenges

General Information Halloween can be very overwhelming for children with sensory processing challenges With special planning for your child’s needs and preferences, Halloween can be enjoyable. Remember to encourage your child to use previously established self-regulating strategies. Adults can remind the child to use deep breathing, deep pressure, and similar strategies to remain optimally regulated. […]

Dear Moms

Dear Mama, If there is one thing I want all my client’s mamas to know it’s this: Take Care of Yourself. One the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of a healthy mother – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Everywhere we turn there’s someone or something there to tell us all the […]

April is OT Month!!!

An occupational therapist works with people of all ages. The delivery of OT services varies based on the age and needs of the client. The term “occupational” refers to “the job of living”.  An occupation for a child could be playing, drawing and self- help skills. The occupation for an adult might be caring for […]

Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills

Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Increase Fine Motor Skills Does your child have difficulty with handwriting at school, buttoning pants, tying shoes, opening containers, or zipping their jacket? Many children have trouble with these tasks and require assistance. When children have trouble with these tasks it can be an indicator of underdeveloped fine motor skills. With […]