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Using Rewards for Behavior

There is currently a lot of black and white thinking about using rewards with children. However, like most things, we should consider the individual needs and goals of children. 

Using Rewards for Behavior

There is currently a lot of black and white thinking about using rewards with children. However, like most things, we should consider the individual needs and goals of children. 

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Supporting Sensory Needs in Schools

Sensory tools are more accessible in schools than ever, but not every sensory need requires occupational therapy. So when is an OT’s expertise actually needed? Here are some factors to...

Supporting Sensory Needs in Schools

Sensory tools are more accessible in schools than ever, but not every sensory need requires occupational therapy. So when is an OT’s expertise actually needed? Here are some factors to...

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4 Tips for Building Rapport

It can be hard to take the time to establish rapport with children at the pace some really need. Here are some strategies to help. 

4 Tips for Building Rapport

It can be hard to take the time to establish rapport with children at the pace some really need. Here are some strategies to help. 

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How Do You Assess Cognitive Flexibility?

There are formal and informal ways to learn whether a child has difficulty with flexible thinking

How Do You Assess Cognitive Flexibility?

There are formal and informal ways to learn whether a child has difficulty with flexible thinking

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5 Common Clinical Traps When Addressing Childre...

Professionals can fall into common traps that cause them to miss important information or be less effective. 

5 Common Clinical Traps When Addressing Childre...

Professionals can fall into common traps that cause them to miss important information or be less effective. 

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What Makes an Ideal Sensory Room?

The ideal sensory room is not only used to help a child self-regulate, but to learn self-regulation strategies. 

What Makes an Ideal Sensory Room?

The ideal sensory room is not only used to help a child self-regulate, but to learn self-regulation strategies.