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Aug 28 2017

Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

As some children develop and learn new skills, there can be challenges along the way. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may especially face some of these challenges within the … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 2: Activities and Tools in the Classroom

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Relationships, School, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: activities for Children, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, classroom, tools

Aug 14 2017

Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a wide range of conditions characterized by difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, socialization, and other repetitive behaviors. The disorder is … [Read more...] about Autism Blog Series 1: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Organize, Plan, Relationships, Sensory Integration, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blog series, children, define, regulation, sensory overload, what is autism

Feb 27 2017

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

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, education, Interesting, Media, Recommended Reading, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: Israel, parents, therapists, thrive ot, Workshops

Dec 01 2014

Interview & My Integrative Approach To Behavioral Challenges

At 7:40 this morning (EST) on JM in the AM, Radio 91.1 FM (NY/NJ), 90.1 (Catskills), 91.9 (Rockland County), Miriam Manela will be interviewed by Nachum Segal. She'll speak about Behavioral … [Read more...] about Interview & My Integrative Approach To Behavioral Challenges

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Moms, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Recommended Reading, Sensory Integration, The Parent-Child Dance, Thrive Occupational Therapy, Video · Tagged: behavioral challenges, Miriam Manela

Jun 24 2014

How To Handle Carsickness In Children

Most families love that relaxed summertime feeling.  Vacation, camp, and trips to the beach are everyone's favorites. But all those car rides can lead to carsickness in some children. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about How To Handle Carsickness In Children

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Parenting, Sensory Integration, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: car sickness, carsickness, deep pressure touch, Miriam Manela, nausea, tips, vacation

Jun 09 2014

In The (Sensory) Garden: The Five Senses And Mindfulness

It seems everyone's interested in learning about all things sensory, and I’m so glad.  Sensory integration is an area that is often misunderstood, yet vital to understanding the causes of children’s … [Read more...] about In The (Sensory) Garden: The Five Senses And Mindfulness

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: awareness, garden, mindfulness, Miriam Manela, Senses, sensory, Sensory Integration Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, tips

Jun 02 2014

Puzzles For Little People

Spring and summer do have occasional rainy day, when it’s fun for kids (and parents) to huddle inside and watch the raindrops the pelting the windows.  On rainy days, old standbys such … [Read more...] about Puzzles For Little People

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Play, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: brain development, children ages 1-3, eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills, games, Miriam Manela, problem solving skills, puzzle, school age children, toys, visual perception skills

May 27 2014

From My Bookshelf: The Velveteen Rabbit

More than 30,000 new children’s books are published in the United States each year, which is why choosing books for your children may seem overwhelming.  I don’t know about you, but when my boys were … [Read more...] about From My Bookshelf: The Velveteen Rabbit

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Moms, Parenting, Recommended Reading, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: acceptance, books, children's books, love, Miriam Manela, parenting, recommended reading, self-actualization, velveteen rabbit

May 19 2014

Beat the Bedtime Blues: A Simple Program

The challenge is real: your child simply doesn’t fall asleep or stay asleep.  You’ve tried melatonin, warm baths, deep pressure massages, milk and cookies, and tearing your hair out. Here's a … [Read more...] about Beat the Bedtime Blues: A Simple Program

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Sleep, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: advice, calming down, interventions, Miriam Manela, music, sleep

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