Mel’s Occupational Therapy LLC

Sensory Summer 🏖️🏊‍♂️😎

Happy 1st Birthday to Scott!! We love you! You’ve come so far this year. We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow.
6/29/23 💙🥳🎉🏖️🌴

Puzzle hack -
Use Velcro dots to keep them from falling out when not in use. (Also good for a little added resistance when pulling)

Happy Valentine’s Day from !💕

Have a sensory sensitive kid or a new painter ? Try no mess paint ! Use a ziploc bag and put paint inside. Seal it tight and provide constant supervision. Tip- use thick paper so it doesn’t tear. Try messy paint once they feel comfortable. 🎨🧑‍🎨🖌️

Snow Day OT Activities 💙⛄️😘❄️🎨

Happy Holidays from ! 🕎🎄🎅

Activity Table Hack (for working on sitting balance)
Take two legs off to make a vertical surface for leaning and reaching forward

Baby Ball Pit Hack
If your baby is unable to sit unsupported just yet, try putting a kiddie pool inside the ball pit to help with supported sitting.

Working on sitting balance ? Try this fun activity while sitting on a large therapy ball and engaging with spinny suction toys/being given support at the hips as needed

Hope everyone had a nice a Thanksgiving from 🍂🍁🦃

Tummy Time Activity:
Adding a tray with water (and constant supervision) is a great motivation during tummy time. Try adding little sponges and bath toys to work on tolerating different textures and working on hand grasp. This is a great strengthening and sensory activity while on a water mat for added input. Wait until three months to start and for an added bonus , play in the water with your feet !

Wilbarger Protocol (aka sensory brushing)
Helps to desensitize sensitive babies/kids and to calm down anxiety . Firm pressure is recommended. Best to complete every few hours during the day See last pic for how to complete

We Rock the Spectrum - Bergen will be offering a sensory play class a few Saturdays a month 10:00-10:45am for the class and 10:45-11:15am for open gym time for any child between 2-7 years old. All are welcomed. You can sign up ahead of time by calling 201-483-7170 Starting this Saturday 9/23 $30
Paramus

https://werockthespectrumbergen.com

Floor and tummy time on a water mat for added fun and input

Use a baby car seat pillow to improve neck stability in the car seat while providing constant supervision 🚗

Hang black and white flash cards in key areas to improve a baby’s vision, focus, tracking and stimulation !
Idea credit

The newest member of Mel’s OT Team, Scott Justin born on 6/29 💙🎉🙏👶

Surprise Baby Shower at TCCS today! Thanks to the CST team for throwing this cute party ! 💙🎉🎂🧁

Happy Valentine’s Day and a secret message 🤫💕❤️💙👶🍼

Holiday Slime Party/Crafts ! 🕎🎄🎅

Happy Halloween 2022 🎃👻🍬

World OT Day 2022

http://www.fightlikewyatt.com/2017/07/04/dear-weary-therapist/?fbclid=IwAR1gbenO0qordg7lBlwNdRZ4iRQL8NRsLI-xUshodgVX4KoIlHHv27hnDBY

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day 2022

http://www.fightlikewyatt.com/2017/07/04/dear-weary-therapist/?fbclid=IwAR1gbenO0qordg7lBlwNdRZ4iRQL8NRsLI-xUshodgVX4KoIlHHv27hnDBY

Dear Weary Therapist: You are a Gift You climb into the trenches with us and wade through the mud of recovery. It’s ugly and messy, and you are there for it all. You see us on our best days and on our worst day. You roll up your sleeves and fight with us, in the middle of our mess and confusion.

1st day of the 2022-2023 school year✅ 📌📚🖇✂️✏️🚌🖍📓
Pics from training week too 📸

Check out !
Here are some samples.

https://www.hungrycutters.com/hc-products
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The Bobo Balance Disc:
It’s a fun and motivating way to work on balance skills for students and adults with supervision. They offer cool games and training.
Message me for videos on the product.

https://bobo-balance.shop

End of the School Year 🎉 🍪

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Mother’s Day 💕🌸🖍🧩🌼