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My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

This past January, I was presented the opportunity to teach a series of courses and workshops in Israel. It initially began when two therapists called me and asked if I was going to Israel any time … [Read more...] about My Wonderful Whirlwind of Experiences while Teaching in Israel

For Occupational Therapists, Students & Interns: Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric OT–An Integrative Approach

An Inside Look at Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Using an Integrative Approach. This video is an excerpt from a lecture given by Miriam Manela to OT students at … [Read more...] about For Occupational Therapists, Students & Interns: Client-Therapist Relationships in Pediatric OT–An Integrative Approach

The Parent-Child Dance: A Guide to Help You Understand And Shape Your Child’s Behavior

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI-izTiTa9M Dear Friends, Welcome to the launch of my newly published book, The Parent-Child Dance, which was over a year in the making. It's the first … [Read more...] about The Parent-Child Dance: A Guide to Help You Understand And Shape Your Child’s Behavior

Is Your Child Sensitive To Touch? Two Easy Ways To Help With Tactile Sensitivity.

In this short video, pediatric behavioral specialist, Miriam Manela, OTR, shows you some easy things you can do to help your child with tactile sensitivity using everyday objects you have at home. … [Read more...] about Is Your Child Sensitive To Touch? Two Easy Ways To Help With Tactile Sensitivity.