By Vasiliki Siomos, University of Toronto Health Studies Student Edited by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont.) with appreciation! What is self-regulation and why is it important? Self-regulation (also known as emotional regulation) is an important concept that helps us...
Written by Jacquie Martin MSc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont.) The concept of neurodiversity allows us to understand how people experience the world in different ways. The idea that each of our brains are completely unique (like fingerprints) and therefore provide a unique...
By Samanta Rivas-Argueta, University of Toronto occupational therapy student Edited by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) with appreciation It’s time to play! As parents, it is delightful to see our children laugh and have a good time. They jump and crawl, they hide and...
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...
