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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.

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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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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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

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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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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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 creativity. To develop a pr...

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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 “recharge our batteries”. ...

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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 children who are overly se...

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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 ready to control a pen...

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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 skills and keyboardi...

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May 17, 2018
2 min

School and Camp Visits & Consultations

School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a school visit prior to...

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Dec 20, 2017
1 min

How To Make A Delicious Tree & Build Fine Motor Skills

I am sure that many of your homes have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree sitting in your living room. While it sets a festive mood and is delightful to ...

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Dec 17, 2017
2 min

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services (POTS). ...

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Dec 4, 2017
1 min

Peeling Potatoes for Two-Handed Fun

Peeling potatoes to add to any dish is an excellent activity to work on bimanual coordination, using the two hands together skillfully. When using a peeler, ...

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Nov 15, 2017
2 min

9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often especially threaten...

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Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Homework Hassle Help: Part 2

SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are exhausted and need ...

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Oct 8, 2017
2 min

Homework Hassle Help

PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted by the time he/she c...

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