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Read daily POTS blog to stay informed, inspired and in-the know! Articles on parenting topics, special needs and tips and tricks for living with special kids are shared to provide you with the latest information to make great decisions.

Mar 5
4 min

Should I Hold My Child Back?

Schools are beginning the process of student placement for next fall – In March you may have the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to evaluate yo...

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Mar 5
2 min

Celebrating National Cereal Day

March 7th is National Cereal Day! At POTS we celebrate with cereal every day! We use Cheerios or Fruit Loops as therapy tools to help our clients master the ...

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Feb 3
2 min

8 REASONS YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN VALENTINES

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and kids all over will be headed to school armed with cute notes for their friends. This year instead of buying the box of p...

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Feb 3
3 min

Skills your child should master before heading to Summer Camp

While February may seem like a long way off from summer, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your children’s skill set especially if they will be headed o...

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Feb 3
2 min

Cutting to Perfection

What is a proper scissors grasp? There are several key elements to achieving a correct scissors grasp. First, both hands should be in a thumbs-up position. F...

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Nov 8, 2019
7 min

GET THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES IN 3 EASY STEPS: Prepare, Engage, Follow-Up

Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you bring information about...

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Oct 13, 2019
2 min

PATCH WORK: Seven Skills Kids Can Master While Picking Pumpkins

1. Body Awareness Lift and move pumpkins on the pumpkin mountain to find the perfect pumpkin. You and your child will build endurance and receive lots of pro...

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Jul 20, 2019
3 min

Get Your Ears Used to the Water First!

EARS Getting ears comfortable in the water is surprisingly impactful! We usually target getting the eyes wet and blowing bubbles first, but often ears are th...

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Jul 8, 2019
2 min

Helping Children Get Their Faces Wet in the Pool: PART ONE

Who Cares? Why Is My Child So Afraid? Why is getting your face wet so important? Safety! In case of an emergency, your child needs to know how to breathe or ...

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May 14, 2019
2 min

Reap the Benefits of OT in the Pool at POTS

Strengthening: Negotiating the water requires your child to use all of his/her muscles. Your child’s core, arms and legs, will become stronger while playing ...

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May 1, 2019
3 min

Spring into Action: Enjoy the Ride!

Spring is here! And so is the warm weather. With this blog we begin a series in which we will share activities, games, and crafts for springtime. Stay tuned ...

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Mar 5, 2019
2 min

Costumes and Carnivals: Be Prepared!

The holiday of Purim is right around the corner, and your kids are itching with excitement. Children who rely on routine and predictability, such as children...

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Feb 14, 2019
4 min

Demystifying IEP’s & 504 Plans

Thanks to revolutionary laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) more children with disabilities attend their local schools than e...

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Feb 14, 2019
2 min

The Importance of Touch for Babies

Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and other types of touc...

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Feb 14, 2019
2 min

Infant Massage

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant massage is my favor...

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Feb 14, 2019
1 min

Valentine Fine Motor Marshmallows

At POTS we are always looking for fun ways to practice handwriting within the context of a game or daily activity. What better opportunity than Valentine’s D...

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Jan 7, 2019
3 min

Managing Play-dates For the Sensory Challenged Child

For many children, play dates are a skill to be mastered. For children with sensory processing disorders or autism play-dates can be particularly challenging...

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Jan 6, 2019
2 min

Parents, Sleep Late this Sunday!

Most children, especially those with sensory processing disorders, benefit from a structured morning routine. Unfortunately, once a morning routine is establ...

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Jan 4, 2019
3 min

3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challenges. They need to get...

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Jan 3, 2019
2 min

Managing School Days

How to Promote Calming Sensory modulation requires a child to adapt his or her state of arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the demands of each environ...

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