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Good sleep is considered one of the five pillars of health and essential for participation in all other life activities. Unfortunately, 25% of typical children and more than 50% of children with … read more

Surgery is a scary moment for all of us, but it’s even more frightening for a child. And if that child has special needs or is on the spectrum, it can be absolutely traumatic. These patients may no … read more

Functional praxis, motor planning and visual processing are a few primary outcomes in sensory integrative intervention within pediatric occupational therapy. The visual sensory system significan … read more

My favorite pediatric occupational therapy intervention is, hands down, an obstacle course. Obstacle courses are versatile and can target various skills, including motor planning, body scheme, st … read more

You may be familiar with the terms “sensory processing” or “sensory integration.” As occupational therapists this can be a large part of what we do, especially if we are treating in the world of ped … read more