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

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 spr...

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

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challeng...

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

Be organized: For traveling on a plane or long car ride, pack a knapsack with familiar comfort toys, individual snacks, and a few surpris...

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

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 a...

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational Thera...

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

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

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

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