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There is no such thing as a “bad kid” - just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings & needs the only way they know how. We owe it to every single one of them to always remember that. ~ Jessica Stephens

What do you pack in your child's sensory calming backpack for outings?
Sensory Calming Backpack For Outings
- noise reduction headphones
- fidgets
- sensory bottle
- weighted vest/animal
- chewelry

"Occupational Therapy is more than a job. For many, it is a calling. We felt drawn to it." What is your "why"?

Having a child with Sensory Processing Disorder can be very challenging but getting people to understand can be the hardest part. ❤

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ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are closed on:
March 28-30 Thursday to Saturday (Holy Week)

Clinic will resume on Monday, April 1.

Wishing everyone a reflective and peaceful week.

Tactile Stimming
What would you add to this list? Have you noticed your child tactile stimming?
- chewing on insides of cheeks
- chewing fingernails
- rubbing clothing
- scratching obsessively
- head banging
- teeth grinding
- spitting
- rubbing face and hands
- tapping surfaces with fingers

What are your child's favorite heavy work activities?
Master List of "Heavy Work" Organizing Proprioceptive Input

Working on letter formation? Here are some gross motor handwriting activities to use for motor planning and automaticity in writing: https://www.theottoolbox.com/irresistible-handwriting-activities-for/

Screen free activities from The Craft-at-Home Family

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PediaPals also offers Physical Therapy Services. Book your slots now!

What do physical therapists do? How do they assist in the growth and development of the child?

Read the pub below to know more how we can work together with physical therapists! 🪁

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Toys are helpful in engaging our kids to play 🧒🏻🫶🏻. Just about anything can be a toy! Our first consideration is safety ⛑️, then we look for suitability♻️ and availability.

Check out some of our suggestions for your kids. The toys are divided into the different age groups. 📲👇🏼



References:
⦿ The Power of Play A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children American Academy of Pediatrics, Clinical Report 2018 https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/142/3/e20182058/38649/

⦿ Schwartz, S. & Miller, J. (2004). The Language of Toys: Teaching communication skills to special-needs children. Woodbine House.

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Handwriting games like pencil and paper games AND modified store bought games (the ones you already have in your game closet) are fun ways to work on letter formation skills. Here are our ideas...what writing games would you add to this list?

https://www.theottoolbox.com/handwriting-games/

A student’s English proficiency does not limit what they can do or what they can achieve.

Sketchnote:

How to use a sensory writing tray to work on letter formation, including the motor plan to correctly form letters (top-to-bottom). May times, you see a great writing tray set up, but the kiddos actually form the letters incorrectly and develop the muscle memory for making the letters the "wrong" way. Other times, you see kids drawing letters in a sand tray or rice tray with a paint brush and holding the utensil totally ineffectively.

This blog will help with setting up a sensory writing tray for successful use:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/writing-trays-for-handwriting/