Tactile Defensiveness

Families often come to occupational therapy with lack of understanding about the process involved and expectations for their children that may or may not be realistic. These 4 significant concepts help clarify the occupational therapy process for families seeking OT services.

Thanksgiving – it’s more than just a day – it’s the start of the holiday season, a time for loved ones to come together, a shared celebration over a scrumptious meal, and an opportunity to pause to reflect and be grateful for our blessings. Yet in our fast-paced world, how often do we live with a spirit of gratitude on ordinary days?

Vibrant leaves falling, porches decorated with pumpkins, colorful costumes purchased or made, excited kids and families – our sensational fall in the U.S. is in full swing! October is National Sensory Awareness month, so it’s a great time for OT4LIFE to share some information to advance sensory awareness.

Song tune in the video: "This Old Man"   Words: Top to bottom, left to right, That's the way we read and write. Yes, in English, this is what we do. It gets easier with practice, too.

The new school year has commenced in South Florida, and parents have been asking me for sensory recommendations to support their children’s success in the classroom. Here is a brief list with several ideas for products that may be helpful reasonable accommodations for children with IEPs or 504 plans who have sensory-based needs impacting their participation and engagement in school activities.

Back-to-school season has arrived! Consider these 9 tips to help facilitate your child's transition to school-year routines:

Many children struggle with handwriting and have an inefficient or immature grasp when writing. While there are many handwriting grips available to help promote an efficient grasp, this is a review for a new one I like which I recently trialed both personally and with children I treat. Mary Rose Young is the innovative designer of this new tool called the "Tri-Loop Classic" which comes in a variety of sizes and can be used by people of all ages with difficulty with writing or using utensils.