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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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- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
13 Tricks and Tips for Sensory Friendly Halloween
Prepare your child for spooky or loud noises during trick-or-treating by exposing them at Party city or a Halloween store with similar...
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- Mar 5, 2020
- 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...
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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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- 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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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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- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Traveling Tips for the Sensory Challenged Child
Be organized: For traveling on a plane or long car ride, pack a knapsack with familiar comfort toys, individual snacks, and a few...
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- Oct 30, 2018
- 2 min
Thanksgiving Treats Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills
I stumbled upon these fabulous turkey treat recipes and cannot wait to try them out. The combination of temperatures and textures make...
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- Oct 12, 2018
- 1 min
IEPs by "Dr. Seuss"
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to share it with all of you. I tried hard to find the author to give her credit, but she is probably...
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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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- Oct 2, 2018
- 3 min
Fall Fun!
The air is brisk, the leaves outside are changing colors, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is officially autumn, and your...
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