Great activity for core and balance!

This video regarding a pilot gym class program called Riglet was posted on my facebook page today.   What a great idea for working on core and balance – snowboarding skills!  What I love about the video is that it speaks to the need of physical activity to...

Inspirational ballerina!

This week, a truly inspirational story has emerged world wide about a beautiful 10 year old girl diagnosed with Autism and DiGeorge Syndrome who lives in Toronto.   I had to include a link on our blog as she is truly inspirational.   Despite the many challenges that...

Puzzles, Blocks, and Our Sense of Space

by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) Imagine that you are making your way through an unfamiliar crowded restaurant.  Your body would probably be at high alert, all senses working together to navigate through obstacles such as tables, chairs, and plants, without bumping into...

Hypotonia: Strategies for success at home and school

Written by: Lizette Alexander, OT Reg. (Ont), Co-Founder & Director of Operations at Toronto Children’s Therapy Center & Stacy Kramer, OT Reg. (Ont), Occupational Therapist & Clinical Director at Toronto Children’s Therapy Center Hypotonia...

Home Activities: The Joy of Playing in the Snow!

Written by: Stacy Kramer, OT Reg. (Ont) Occupational Therapist & Clinical Director at Toronto Children’s Therapy Center Ahhh – the beauty of freshly fallen snow.  From a child’s point of view, snow provides the ultimate play opportunity. From sledding to...