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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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