Let’s talk about Motor planning!
Motor planning refers to the ability to conceive, plan, and carry out a skilled, non-habitual motor act in the correct…
An Important Topic To Learn: Regulation
Sensory self-regulation is the brain’s ability to calm down or become more alert depending on the environment, task at hand,…
Zones of Regulation To Explain To Your Children
If your child is able to understand these zones it can help them communicate and express how they are feeling…
Hypo-responsiveness To Proprioceptive Input
Our proprioceptive system is responsible for taking in sensory input from our muscles and joints, sending it to the brain,…
Your child hitting you? Or other children? How to stop this!
A question that frequently arises is that of how to stop young children from hitting either their moms or their…
The Importance of Routine in Early Development
We know that having a routine is important for children in their early developmental years, but let’s unpack why it…
Tips for travelling with children who have a Sensory Processing Disorder
This article has some very useful strategies that can be used when going on a long trip with children with…
Is it still important for children to learn handwriting?
In this day and age of laptops, smart phones and tablets we make use of technology on a daily basis…
What are some things I should look out for if I think my child may be Tactile Defensive?
Tactile Defensiveness is something that we often see in Occupational Therapy private practices. Parents often aren't sure how to tell…
Are there any strategies I can use to help my child concentrate better?
• Break tasks down into smaller, more manageable segments. Activities can be timed using a stop watch or egg timer…
Motor Development in a baby 0 – 1 years
I love this video. It is such a nice look at how babies develop their postural control and understand their…
Floortime
Check out these links to video's which illustrate how to carry out floortime with your child. Floortime is a great…