Helping your child with ADHD or Autism be productive can be achieved through a combination of understanding their needs and providing appropriate support. Here are some strategies that may be helpful: OTs are here to help! At Eat. Play. Love. Occupational Therapy we can provide specific strategies tailored to your child’s needs through in home or telehealth appointments. Remember that each child is unique, so it may take time to find the strategies that workContinue reading “How To Help Your Child With ADHD Or Autism Be Productive”
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Sensory Tips For Going Back To School
Sensory Tips For Going Back To SchoolGoing back to school can be a significant transition for children, especially those with sensory sensitivities. Here are some sensory tips to help ease the transition and create a more comfortable learning environment: Remember, each child is unique, and it’s important to tailor these tips to their specific sensory needs. Regular communication and collaboration with teachers and occupational therapists can make the transition back to school smoother for childrenContinue reading “Sensory Tips For Going Back To School”
How Can Mindfulness Help Children with Anxiety?
The term “Mindfulness” has been something of a buzzword over the last twenty years or so, and for good reason. There are clinical studies and peer reviewed data that back up the effectiveness of mindfulness practice on happiness, focus, and emotional regulation in human beings. There are companies that have started to conduct optional mindfulness training for their employees at the workplace and many psychologists use mindfulness practice as a suggestion for theirContinue reading “How Can Mindfulness Help Children with Anxiety?”
How Does Sensory Play Help Child Development?
Children experience their world through the senses. As living beings, we rely on our senses to navigate through different environments, tasks, and activities throughout the day. The more we engage with our senses, the more we enrich our experiences. The process of engaging in sensory stimulations is especially important for children because their brains are developing and taking in tons of information that will help them shape how they interact with their world. Continue reading “How Does Sensory Play Help Child Development?”
5 Toys that will Improve Your Child’s Focus and Concentration
Ever have a hard time concentrating? Even as adults we can have trouble keeping focused on necessary day-to-day tasks. Especially in today’s world with our smartphones, notifications, and constant email and social media buzzing happening constantly. But I want to talk about your children. Especially if your child has Autism, anxiety, or ADHD. Why is concentration an important skill for your child to have? The answer to this question seems obvious, but often in modernContinue reading “5 Toys that will Improve Your Child’s Focus and Concentration”