by Samanta Rivas-Argueta, occupational therapy student University of Toronto edited by Jacquie Martin MSc. OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation It’s time for potty training! Learning to use the toilet independently is an exciting milestone for all kids (and parents!). Not...
By Samanta Rivas-Argueta, University of Toronto occupational therapy student Edited by Jacquie Martin OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation As an adult, I can’t express how much I appreciate a nice night of sleep! The benefits of sleeping are endless. Sleep restores our...
By Samanta Rivas-Argueta, University of Toronto occupational therapy student Edited by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation Welcome to our new series titled: “A Child’s Occupations”. Over the next four weeks, we will be discussing various...
by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) Social Stories were developed by Carol Gray in 1991 to assist individuals within the Autism Spectrum Disorder with their social skills. These stories model appropriate social interaction by describing a situation explaining other’s...
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) Velcro is every six year old’s best friend. Learning to tie shoes, which used to be a rite of passage for the average first grader, can now easily be put off until a child reaches the double digit ages. But grit your teeth,...
