Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man.” –Winston Churchill When JJ was in his elementary school years, he participated in therapeutic horse-back riding for...
View ArticleFavorite Games for Fun and Learning
Games are a great resource for developing skills in a fun environment. We often recommend them as a part of a child’s occupational therapy program at home. Please note that the beginning age is a...
View ArticleBeating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump
Don’t turn away from this article just because of the word “dyspraxia.” First, what is dyspraxia? Geoff Platt, author of lists some of the primary problems of dyspraxia to include: low muscle tone;...
View ArticleUsing a Body Sox for Sensory Input
The is great for children with sensory issues. The material is see-through and breathable. Children become enraptured as they begin to understand and explore the three-dimensional space they...
View ArticleConquering the Motor Challenges
“I’m doing it! I’m doing it!” yells an exuberant 8 year-old boy as he rides away from me on his bike. This young boy has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and dyspraxia and was so...
View Article12 Ideas Focusing on Balance and Vestibular Activities
In honor of Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, we encourage you to include a focus on balance and the vestibular system. Need some help? Here are twelve quick ideas to get you started: Seated...
View ArticleNo Longer Left Behind! Family Bike Rides for Fun
Did you know that May is National Bike Month? What a great excuse to get the family outside and on a family bike ride. However, families that experience “isms” might find that a family bike outing is...
View ArticleExercise Balls: What To Do With Them?
Exercise or therapy balls have been used in the therapy world for many years as a tool for core strengthening, developmental exercises, and for sensory stimulation. More recently they have popped up in...
View ArticleTherapeutic Benefits of Using Yoga in Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist, I have used yoga in a variety of ways with clients I’ve worked with. Yoga is a great way to build strength and body awareness and also improves sensory processing and...
View ArticleMove Into Fall & Process Sensory Information More Efficiently
The air is crisp and the colors are bright. Autumn is a perfect time of year for your action seekers! Movement not only builds strength but its good for the bones, heart, lungs and brain. In addition,...
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