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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.

Nov 4
1 min

5 Fun Sticker Games & Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Body Awareness

Stickers elicit a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation when they’re peeled off of a sticker sheet. When sticking it to a surface,...

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Sep 23
1 min

BEST TONGS for Hand Strengthening & Fine Motor Coordination

Tongs are a great tool for hand strengthening, fine motor coordination, and improving pre-writing and pre-scissors skills by...

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Aug 8
1 min

4 Tips to Develop Body Awareness During Pool-Time

It is amazing how many sensory opportunities for heightening body awareness arise before, during, and after pool time. Keep in mind, that...

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Jul 29
1 min

4 Reasons to do Occupational Therapy in the Pool

Aqua therapy taps into the unique properties of the water to improve coordination, strength, endurance, body awareness, motor planning,...

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Apr 10
2 min

Have a Picky Eater? Here are 6 Tricks and Tips to Encourage Joyful Mealtimes

1. Hands or Eating Utensils? If you’re concerned about picky eating, allow your child to eat independently with either their hands...

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Sep 29, 2020
2 min

Choosing the right chair for Virtual School

On-line school can potentially wreak havoc with kids’ posture, as they sprawl on the couch or sit at a desk with their feet dangling. By...

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Sep 22, 2020
3 min

7 kid-friendly ways to bring P.E. into your home

Many students are continuing with remote education this month, but what happens to gym class? Are schools dispensing with it, or are some...

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Feb 3, 2020
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...

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Feb 3, 2020
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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Nov 26, 2018
3 min

4 Steps to Coloring Success

Coloring in the lines is an excellent activity for developing pencil control, and contrary to popular opinion it does not stifle...

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Oct 10, 2018
2 min

Fidget Fun

Everyone seeks sensory input throughout the day to remain alert and attentive. As adults, we allow ourselves many opportunities to...

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Oct 10, 2018
2 min

DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch

Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for...

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Sep 6, 2018
2 min

Getting Ready to Write

Pre-schoolers can often identify their letters and attempt to form them with manipulatives such as sticks before their small hands are...

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Aug 27, 2018
2 min

Handwriting Still Counts

In the era of ever-advancing technology and computers, it may seem as though handwriting can take a back seat. On the contrary, computer...

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GET IN TOUCH: 201-837-9993

Teaneck NJ Waldwick NJ

Click here for our interactive developmental checklist

Click here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

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GET IN TOUCH:
201-837-9993

Teaneck NJ
Waldwick NJ