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Do Occupational Therapists Work on Sensory Inte...

What to consider when deciding whether a child with sensory processing or self-regulation differences should receive OT support in schools.

Do Occupational Therapists Work on Sensory Inte...

What to consider when deciding whether a child with sensory processing or self-regulation differences should receive OT support in schools.

The Problem with Size of the Problem

The Problem with Size of the Problem

“Size of the problem” is a strategy many therapists use to help children gain perspective about how big their problems really are. Not all children are ready to learn this. ...

The Problem with Size of the Problem

“Size of the problem” is a strategy many therapists use to help children gain perspective about how big their problems really are. Not all children are ready to learn this. ...

Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Allowing children to work through their discomfort when they have minor anxiety helps them learn that they can handle challenges despite their discomfort. 

Get Comfortable with Discomfort

Allowing children to work through their discomfort when they have minor anxiety helps them learn that they can handle challenges despite their discomfort. 

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When a Lack of Flexibility Affects the Whole Fa...

What do you do when a child's lack of flexibility runs the household? Avoid the  "Taco Tuesday" trap that keeps families having the same meal every day of the week...

When a Lack of Flexibility Affects the Whole Fa...

What do you do when a child's lack of flexibility runs the household? Avoid the  "Taco Tuesday" trap that keeps families having the same meal every day of the week...

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Is Social Anxiety Normal?

Did you know that everyone has social anxiety to some extent? But when it interferes with forming friendships and following routines intervention may be needed. 

Is Social Anxiety Normal?

Did you know that everyone has social anxiety to some extent? But when it interferes with forming friendships and following routines intervention may be needed. 

Teaching Perspective Taking

Teaching Perspective Taking

When children learn the skill of perspective taking, they are better able to manage big feelings, respond with empathy, and navigate social challenges. 

Teaching Perspective Taking

When children learn the skill of perspective taking, they are better able to manage big feelings, respond with empathy, and navigate social challenges.