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The Worry Buddy: An Anxiety Strategy
A "Worry Bully" is a metaphor that helps externalize feelings of anxiety. Instead, consider using a "Worry Buddy" which is more self-compassionate and aligned with how our nervous systems work.
The Worry Buddy: An Anxiety Strategy
A "Worry Bully" is a metaphor that helps externalize feelings of anxiety. Instead, consider using a "Worry Buddy" which is more self-compassionate and aligned with how our nervous systems work.
When Kids Can’t Comply: What Adults Need to Ret...
Forced compliance sometimes comes at the expense of a child’s mental health. How can you support children who have difficulty meeting adult expectations instead of forcing obedience?
When Kids Can’t Comply: What Adults Need to Ret...
Forced compliance sometimes comes at the expense of a child’s mental health. How can you support children who have difficulty meeting adult expectations instead of forcing obedience?
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?
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
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 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.