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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.

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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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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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 surprises tucked in. this w...

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Sep 5, 2018
3 min

Hectic Holidays

Strategies for the Sensory Challenged Child and their Families Feasts, parties, family gatherings, and candy galore can only mean one thing. The holiday seas...

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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 13, 2017
1 min

Holiday Party Survival Tip

Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who is overwhelmed by sen...

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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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