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Helping Children Build Social Connections

Helping Children Build Social Connections

The human brain is wired to need social connection. How can we support children to build social connections that work for them?  

Helping Children Build Social Connections

The human brain is wired to need social connection. How can we support children to build social connections that work for them?  

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Evaluating Sensory Processing

We often recognize a “sensory kid” when we see them, but occupational therapists don’t have a comprehensive way to evaluate, particularly when a child is masking.  What else can we...

Evaluating Sensory Processing

We often recognize a “sensory kid” when we see them, but occupational therapists don’t have a comprehensive way to evaluate, particularly when a child is masking.  What else can we...

Supporting Children When Sensory Needs Differ

Supporting Children When Sensory Needs Differ

When adults consider the sensory needs of children, they often only focus on the child by providing some of the tools such as fidgets and weighted blankets. However, we don’t...

Supporting Children When Sensory Needs Differ

When adults consider the sensory needs of children, they often only focus on the child by providing some of the tools such as fidgets and weighted blankets. However, we don’t...

Is It Sensory or Behavior: A question that is still being asked

Is It Sensory or Behavior: A question that is s...

Sensory and behavior are not mutually exclusive. There are many factors to consider when a child is having behavior issues. 

Is It Sensory or Behavior: A question that is s...

Sensory and behavior are not mutually exclusive. There are many factors to consider when a child is having behavior issues. 

Rethinking the Zones of Regulation

Rethinking the Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation program can be a wonderful resource when used with a trauma-informed lens and modified to fit the needs of the child, but also has some drawbacks...

Rethinking the Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation program can be a wonderful resource when used with a trauma-informed lens and modified to fit the needs of the child, but also has some drawbacks...

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Are Vibration Boards Safe for Children?

Are vibration boards safe for children and can they support sensory processing? 

Are Vibration Boards Safe for Children?

Are vibration boards safe for children and can they support sensory processing?