Silliness, craving sweets, and aggression. Who doesn’t know a child or an adult with one of these symptoms? Often times you wonder if this is just a phase, and you think about what might be causing … [Read more...] about Silliness, Craving Sweets, and Aggression
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SPANDEX: MY FAVORITE MATERIAL
I always loved that song from “The Sound of Music”…"My Favorite Things..." My favorite thing in my OT gym is… Spandex. So what is Spandex? Spandex, also called Lycra, is a fabric that easily … [Read more...] about SPANDEX: MY FAVORITE MATERIAL
12 Ways To Help Your Child Overcome Back-to-School Fears & Anxiety
Back-to-school fears and anxiety can occur at any age, especially when children are transitioning to a new school or new school building. Help your child cope with his or her fears with a variety of … [Read more...] about 12 Ways To Help Your Child Overcome Back-to-School Fears & Anxiety
Aromatherapy and Children
As a mother and occupational therapist, I have found aromatherapy to be an easy and surprisingly effective way to treat some symptoms of sensory processing disorders (SPD) including autism. It is … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy and Children
Psych And OT: Interview With Miriam Manela
Last week I was excited to participate in a two-part interview on the Therapy Soup blog at PsychCentral.com. PsychCentral is the most comprehensive mental health and psychology website on the … [Read more...] about Psych And OT: Interview With Miriam Manela
Seven Ways To Help A Child Transition Smoothly
Noah was a four-year-old boy who attended a private, full-day preschool. He was in a class of twenty other boys and girls. One morning I received a call from Noah’s dad. Apparently, Noah was having … [Read more...] about Seven Ways To Help A Child Transition Smoothly
How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact
Do you ever feel like a broken record, repeatedly asking your child to "just look at me when I talk to you?" It can be so frustrating when a child persistently avoids making eye contact. Frankie … [Read more...] about How To Help Your Child Make And Maintain Eye Contact
How To Help A Chatterbox Calm Down
Janey S.*, a sweet-natured six year old is new in town. Her father, a busy lawyer, and her mother, a physical therapist, are well-educated and focused on their children, which is why they moved … [Read more...] about How To Help A Chatterbox Calm Down