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May 06 2014

The Hugging Regimen

I often send people I care about a virtual "deep pressure hug" through a text message or on WhatsApp…but that sure doesn’t beat the real thing! What will lower blood pressure, increas oxytocin … [Read more...] about The Hugging Regimen

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Integration, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: advice, hugging, Miriam Manela, parenting, safe touch, Sensory Integration Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, touch

Apr 29 2014

Simple Steps To Help Your Child Tolerate Touch

Danny is a sweet fourth grade boy who loves to play sports –especially contact sports like tackle football. (I can't imagine choosing to play a game where I’d willingly be tackled.) But, although … [Read more...] about Simple Steps To Help Your Child Tolerate Touch

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Advice, Behavioral Challenges, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: deep pressure touch, Miriam Manela, parenting, safe touch, Sensory Integration Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, touch, Touch Tolerance Progression

Jan 20 2014

Kangaroo Care And The Magic Of Touch

Had you at “magic,” didn't I? Yes, there is a kind of magic inherent in touch, including everyday, routine physical contact such as high-fives, shoulder squeezes, and back rubs. The benefits of … [Read more...] about Kangaroo Care And The Magic Of Touch

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Parenting, Thrive! Blog · Tagged: deep pressure touch, healthy boundaries, Miriam Manela, parenting, safe touch, touch

Dec 12 2013

Sensory Integration & Your Child

What is Sensory Integration? Sensory Integration (SI) describes the brain’s ability to absorb information from our senses, organize it, and respond appropriately. In essence, it is the organization … [Read more...] about Sensory Integration & Your Child

Written by Miriam Manela · Categorized: Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing · Tagged: behavioral challenges, hearing, motion, Sensory Integration Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, sight, touch

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