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 your child’s interactions, behaviors, and experiences out in the world and at home, as well as previous experiences in school or daycare that might affect his performance in school. You also offer insight into what interests and excites your child. The teacher brings insight about how your child interacts with other chi

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challenges. They need to get up, get dressed, backpacks and lunches must be packed, . . . and all before the bus comes! That is stressful under the best of circumstances, but if you are dealing with a child’s sensory sensitivities or disorganization in addition, the challenge can seem daunting. It may appear that the slightest thing can send your ch

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 trying hard to hide this ingenious poem from her child study team! IEPs by Dr. Seuss Do you like these IEPs? I do not like these IEPs I do not like them, Jeeze Louise We test, we check We plan, we meet But nothing ever seems complete. Would you, could you Like the form? I do not like the form I see Not page 1, not 2, or 3 Another change A bra

Beginning the new school year is an exciting, but challenging time, especially for preschoolers, first graders and children who are resistant to change because of sensory processing challenges or anxiety. One of the best ways to ease the transition, reduce the fear of the unknown, allay anxiety and help children self-regulate is to discuss what to expect with your child. Plan, plan, plan! Our favorite strategies: 1. Visit the school, classroom and playground Take one or two t

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 keyboarding- while important- do not replace the need for handwriting entirely, especially for children under 12, for whom handwriting remains faster than keyboarding. Writing remains a critical form of portable communication for note taking, test taking, completion of classroom work and homework, and as prerequisite job skill. Wh

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 or during the course of therapy may be in order. In school the therapist can get a sense of the specific challenges your child faces, the supports and opportunities the particular classroom affords, and ultimately what strategies and underlying skills your child needs to develop to survive and thrive every day. Most ofte