by: Timothy Spadzinski, Occupational TherapyStudent Intern, University of Toronto All posts are reviewed by a supervising Occupational Therapist. Toronto Children’s Therapy Center is appreciative of the time and research, placement students commit to in writing posts...
By: Jessica Kalen, OTA & PTA Diploma Program Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning All posts are reviewed by a supervising Occupational Therapist. Toronto Children’s Therapy Center is appreciative of the time and research, placement...
The term “diet” can be stereotyped as dietary restrictions, a definitive nutrition program or a tool to impede weight gain. However, a “Sensory Diet” does not fall into any of these categories. A sensory diet is a carefully designed, personalized activity plan that...
As a Occupational Therapists, we frequently recommend fidget toys to support children who like to “move” in the classroom. Busy hands = still bodies! This article discusses the neuroscience around the calming effects of knitting. I don’t think it...
Halloween is that fun time of the year when we decorate our homes with cute…but scary Halloween decorations in an attempt to scare anyone who dare walk up to your door. Decorations may include flashing lights, fake spider webs, ghosts in the dirt, along with...
Ten activities to improve your Toddler’s development! Benefits of playing with Jigsaw Puzzles and Lego Blocks Among others, a common childhood past time was spending hours creating, immersed in an imaginary world with little building Lego Blocks. Nowadays,...
