My Child Is Shy- But it is NOT a Personality Thing!
What is a Sensory Avoider? A sensory avoider is often times overly sensitive to situations and experiences and may exhibit sensory input more intensely than others. A hypersensitive child receives TOO MUCH information through their senses. This means that the child’s brain becomes so overloaded with sensations that they see, hear, feel, smell, or taste […]
I am over touched- why does my kid not stop touching me!?
Sensory seekers are individuals whose sensory systems crave more input. They will usually have a sensory processing system that will have a diminished response to sensory stimuli and in turn, seek out activities to increase their sensory modulation and assist them with self-regulating. In other words, they will have a heightened need for sensory input or someone who seeks out different types of sensory experiences to fulfill a sensory need.
Why are scissor skills so importantyou may ask?
Scissor skills are about so much more than just cutting paper—they play a big role in your child’s overall development. Through simple cutting activities, children build the foundational motor and visual skills they need for writing, self-care, and everyday tasks.
OT’s can help with Handwriting?
When thinking about Occupational Therapy and school aged children, one of the things that may (or may not) come to mind is handwriting. What all goes in to handwriting, and how can OTs help? Read on to find out!
Please Be Kind!
Tonight, a lot of creatures will visit your door. Be open minded. The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy might have poor fine motor skills.
Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are very important as children become school aged. But what can you do to help before that? Here are a few ideas:
