8 OT Ideas for Food Play

8 OT Ideas for Food Play

We have all been told “don’t play with your food” at one point in our life. By now we have probably said it a couple times to our own kids even! However, food play is actually a wonderful way to introduce a picky eater to new foods, decrease sensory sensitivities, and create a fun and…

Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treating

Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treating

Halloween is almost here! Before the big day, please see below for the tips our Occupational Therapy Team compiled for sensory-friendly for Trick or Treating experience. Each of these tips will help you and the whole family have your best Halloween yet! 7 Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treating Tips Make Costume Comfortable: Wear tight clothing under…

10 Halloween Costume Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Differences

10 Halloween Costume Tips for Children with Sensory Processing Differences

BOO! Halloween is around the corner and our Occupational Therapy Team put together this blog that includes ten costume tips and tricks for parents of children with sensory processing differences. Halloween can be one of the best holidays of the year for trick or treaters of all ages, but the costumes can lead to some…

The Problems with Bottom Scooting

The Problems with Bottom Scooting

Bottom scooting – or shuffling – is a way that many children use when first learning how to explore their environment. Even though it is effective, this position can exacerbate muscle weakness and asymmetry. Therefore a means of mobility that we want to discourage. What is Bottom Scooting? Bottom scooting is when a child sits…