This link came across our facebook newsfeed and was posted by an Occupational Therapist as an example that all beings have sensory needs and preferences. I thought it was cute and fascinating and had to share with our families! see link: “orphaned...
This article was written by Angela Hanscom, a pediatric Occupational Therapist in New Hampshire. She outlines the need for a strong core (tummy and back muscles) and balance in order to attend. In addition, children require a well developed vestibular system. The...
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), Toronto Children’s Therapy Center Clinical Director We all know that a child’s diagnosis is just a label – it does not change who a child is now or who he or she will become. However, the diagnosis does have important implications...
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...
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) & Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) Vision is a strong sense that provides input to the brain, at times; this sense can even impact other areas of development such as posture and mobility. For example, with your eyes closed, standing...
