Polaris Therapy

Polaris Therapy

Family-centered occupational terapy resources for care providers, therapists, and teachers.

Polaris Therapy provides pediatric occupational therapy and family coaching services. Occupational Therapy services typically include

* Customized treatment programs to improve childโ€™s ability to perform daily activities
* Comprehensive home evaluation with adaptation recommendations
* Comprehensive school evaluation with adaptation recommendations
* Performance skills assessments and implementat

Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise: An Interactive Guide to the Moro Reflex for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers (Reflex Integration Through Play) 05/06/2024

We passed 300+ reviews on one of the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) books, which means to me that thousands of families are being served.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a review. https://amzn.to/4c8lNhy

RITP book series https://amzn.to/3VafLGf
RITP Reference App https://www.integratingreflexes.com/app/

Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise: An Interactive Guide to the Moro Reflex for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers (Reflex Integration Through Play) Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise: An Interactive Guide to the Moro Reflex for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers (Reflex Integration Through Play)

24/03/2024

One of our Reflex Integration Through Play just hit #1 in and #16

Itโ€™s always special when I catch these moments.

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Photos from Polaris Therapy's post 08/03/2024

I am one of the 20 speakers at the upcoming TODDLER PLAY CONFERENCE. It is a FREE 4-day event featuring 20 expert workshops.

โšก๏ธ The conference will run from Monday, March 18 through March 22.

โšก๏ธ 20 expert speakers share up-to-date information and strategies as well as practical demonstrations on everything Promoting PLAY.

If interested, click the link below to secure your spot!
https://ritp--otholly.thrivecart.com/play/

โญ You can attend the conference absolutely free, but you can choose to grab the โญVIP Ticketโญ at any time. The VIP Ticket gives you instant access to every part of the conference, additional exclusive content from every speaker, a workbook, 16.5 contact hours with accredited CEUs, and the ability to listen through your choice podcasting app.

๐Ÿ’ฐ The VIP Ticket is currently offered for a hugely discounted price, which will go up when the conference begins, so start thinking about it.

https://ritp--otholly.thrivecart.com/play/

Courses & Certification - Reflex Integration Through Play 28/02/2023

Courses & Certification - Reflex Integration Through Play Get certified and join the RITP Community by learning our unique method for primitive reflex integration, focused on functional goals, while you build your career as a therapist.

The Moro Reflex: Key to Infant Survival and Development - Reflex Integration Through Play 28/02/2023

The Moro Reflex: Key to Infant Survival and Development - Reflex Integration Through Play The Moro reflex is the first primitive reflex to emerge in infants and plays a critical role in their survival and development. Here are all the benefits of the Moro reflex: Helps Infants Take Their First Breath: The Moro reflex activates right after birth, which helps the infant take their first br...

28/02/2023
Visual Skill and Primitive Reflex Development 15/02/2022

Learn how to IDENTIFY, SCREEN, and TREAT visual skill deficiencies and integrate retained primitive reflexes.

Visual Skill and Primitive Reflex Development Learn how to identify visual skills deficiencies and screen for retained primtiive reflexes.

Playground Disc Challenge: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex 07/07/2021

Playground Disc Challenge

Addressing the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)

Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primitive reflexes.

https://youtu.be/qs95T1DSkYs

How to play?
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Take the fun way across the playground by stepping from disc to disc!
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Targets: Bilateral coordination, motor planning and timing, balance, body awareness, right- and left- side discrimination, core strength and stability, upper- and lower- body strength and stability, shoulder strength and stability, eye-hand coordination, visual perception skills, and fun!

Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐ŸŒŸEach effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐ŸŒŸ

For more resources, check out our

๐Ÿ“šBOOKS๐Ÿ“š
โœ… Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
โœ… Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c

๐Ÿ’ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐Ÿ’ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration...

๐ŸŒŸCOMMUNITY๐ŸŒŸ
Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/16293...

Playground Disc Challenge: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Addressing the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity ...

Growing Tree, Moro Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Integration 22/06/2021

Growing Tree ๐ŸŒณ - Addressing the Moro Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Integration

Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.

How to play?
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Stand with back straight
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Squat down with head tucked in and eyes looking down (pretending to be a seed ๐ŸŒฑ)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Slowly bring the body to standing
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Open legs and arms in the shape of the letter X
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Look up! You're a growing tree!๐ŸŒณ

GOALS: ability to stay balanced, bring both arms and legs together, tilt back the head independently, and to differentiate right and left parts of the body.

Have FUN and be SAFE!

๐ŸŒŸEach effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐ŸŒŸ

For more resources, check out our

๐Ÿ“šBOOKS๐Ÿ“š
โœ… Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
โœ… Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c

๐Ÿ’ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐Ÿ’ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration.com/pri-101

๐ŸŒŸCOMMUNITY๐ŸŒŸ
Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1629371470539695

Growing Tree, Moro Reflex and Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Integration Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.Growing Tree ๐ŸŒณ - Addressing the...

Bear Walk, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Integration 15/06/2021

Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)

Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.

How to play?
Bear Walk- Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Bear walk by stepping on paper plates. Must keep both feet and hands on plates at all times
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ *If you donโ€™t have paper plates, use whatever you have around the house (e.g., plastic plates, papers or small towels) the child can step on and slide.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ This will target bilateral coordination, motor planning, spacial awareness, strength and control, visual perception, gross motor development and FUN!! ๐Ÿ™‚
Have FUN and be SAFE!
๐ŸŒŸEach effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐ŸŒŸ
For more resources, check out our

๐Ÿ“šBOOKS๐Ÿ“š
โœ… Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
โœ… Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c

๐Ÿ’ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐Ÿ’ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration.com/pri-101

Bear Walk, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Integration Bear Walk for Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) & Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) Integration Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration ...

Bridge Exercise I Moro Reflex Integration I Fun Exercise 27/05/2021

Fun reflex integration exercise you can do at home.

Bridge exercise to integrate retained Moro reflex

Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primitive reflexes.

How to play?
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸพLay supine on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the ground
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Place palms together in prayer position resting on the chest
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Push hands together while keeping the shoulders on the floor, and simultaneously lift the hips off the ground to the bridge position. Hold this position for 5-7 seconds.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Slowly bring hips down to the mat, keeping the hands still on the chest. Rest for 5-7 seconds.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Repeat the entire sequence 7-10 times.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ This will target bilateral coordination, motor planning and FUN!! ๐Ÿ™‚

Have FUN and be SAFE!

๐ŸŒŸ Each effort is a WIN! So be proud and celebrate each step!๐ŸŒŸ
๐ŸŒŸ Share your experience in the comment below!๐ŸŒŸ

For more resources, check out our

๐Ÿ“šBOOKS๐Ÿ“š
โœ… Moro Reflex https://amzn.to/3wIaWHa
โœ… Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) https://amzn.to/3fXHZ4c

๐Ÿ’ฅPrimitive Reflex Integration 101๐Ÿ’ฅ
Do you want a good starting point? Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away! http://www.primitivereflexintegration...

๐ŸŒŸCOMMUNITY๐ŸŒŸ
Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/16293...

https://youtu.be/d6nk0V69B5g

Bridge Exercise I Moro Reflex Integration I Fun Exercise Bridge exercise to integrate retained Moro reflex Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client to address retained primiti...

06/05/2021
30/04/2021

Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP)

Try a fun, simple, and interactive reflex integration activity with your client/child to address retained primitive reflexes.

10/03/2021

๐ŸŽ‰Join our workshop, where you will learn how to identify, screen, and treat retained reflexes and walk away with a treatment framework you can implement right away!๐ŸŽ‰

Polaris Therapy: Our Story

Polaris Therapy provides pediatric occupational therapy resources for educators, therapists, and parents. We believe the difference between success and failure in a childโ€™s development is the direct, skilled, and frequent involvement of the entire care team.

We provide the training and coaching to make this possible, publishing engaging and educational resources to further the care of children everywhere.

Occupational Therapy services typically include:


  • Customized treatment programs to improve childโ€™s ability to perform daily activities

  • Home evaluation with adaptation recommendations
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