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GET THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES IN 3 EASY STEPS: Prepare, Engage, Follow-Up
Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...
Nov 7, 20197 min read
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...
Oct 12, 20192 min read
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,...
Jul 20, 20193 min read
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...
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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...
May 14, 20192 min read
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...
May 1, 20193 min read
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...
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Demystifying IEP’s & 504 Plans
Thanks to revolutionary laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) more children with disabilities attend their...
Feb 13, 20194 min read
The Importance of Touch for Babies
Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and...
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Infant Massage
Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Valentine Fine Motor Marshmallows
At POTS we are always looking for fun ways to practice handwriting within the context of a game or daily activity. What better...
Feb 13, 20191 min read
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...
Jan 7, 20193 min read
Parents, Sleep Late this Sunday!
Most children, especially those with sensory processing disorders, benefit from a structured morning routine. Unfortunately, once a...
Jan 5, 20192 min read
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...
Jan 3, 20193 min read
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...
Jan 2, 20192 min read
A Closer Look at Lincoln Logs: An “Oldie but Goodie”
Lincoln Logs is a toy that we all had in our homes when we grew up. While there are many new toys on the market full of bells and...
Dec 18, 20181 min read
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...
Dec 4, 20182 min read
4 Steps to Coloring Success
Coloring in the lines is an excellent activity for developing pencil control, and contrary to popular opinion it does not stifle...
Nov 26, 20183 min read
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...
Oct 30, 20182 min read
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...
Oct 12, 20181 min read