Primitive reflexes play a key role in early development—but when they’re retained, they can impact focus, coordination, and behavior. Learn how to spot the signs, support integration through play, and when to seek guidance from an occupational therapist.

As much as we may try to dodge dragging our children along to the supermarket, sometimes it is just unavoidable. For a child with sensory processing challenges, including children with autism , bright lights, unrelenting visual stimuli, long aisles begging your child to run, and overwhelming sounds and smells can be a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips for surviving the supermarket trip with a child with sensory processing challenges: Plan ahead! Prepare a list so you

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Expert-level questions to ensure your child's summer program is truly therapeutic and developmentally appropriate. Not all summer...

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Discover how water becomes a powerful therapeutic environment for developing motor skills, sensory processing, and confidence. Aquatic...

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Simple activities you can incorporate into your daily routine. Gentle Exercises to Do Together As parents, you play a key role in helping...

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For new parents, the phrase "Back to Sleep" is ingrained in every safe sleep guide—and for good reason. The Back to Sleep movement has...

The Back to Sleep movement was started to help decrease Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in babies. This means that infants are...

Do your children resist yucky textures? Do they avoid touching textured toys with their whole hand or fingertips? Do they object to...

As the holiday season wraps up, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of leftover wrapping paper. Instead of tossing it aside,...

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With Halloween quickly approaching, this holiday always brings in a whirlwind of excitement and creativity. For many children, this...

1. Supervision: Never underestimate the importance of constant supervision. Designate a responsible adult who can focus solely on...

Summer break is perfect for intensive therapy without school pressures, helping your child reach milestones, reinforce skills, and prep for