So often I hear comments or see social media posts about teaching children how to interact with a child who has a disability. This is FANTASTIC and such a good trait to instill in your
Hypersensitive vs hyposensitive Everybody has a unique way of processing information that our environment gives us, most of the time we process this information and react accordingly without realizing what we are doing. Sensory processing is the
Welcome back to Kendall’s Library! I hope you and your littles enjoyed the books Kendall recommended last month, Kendall’s 5 Favorite Children’s Books – July. We’re excited to share more books we are loving! Tickle
“Core strengthening activities” can sound a little intimidating and overwhelming, I get it, but it is simpler than you think, grab some sunscreen, don’t forget the chalk, and get outside! We have discussed why core
Although it looks a little different right now, we are not letting COVID stop us from positively impacting families! At the beginning of 2020, we never thought this would be our gifting process, but we
what is w-sitting and why should i correct it? As a therapist, there are certain phrases I use pretty regularly with most of the kids I treat. “Fix your feet” is one of them. W-sitting
Welcome to Kendall’s Library! Once a month, I will be sharing Kendall’s 5 favorite children’s books. One of Kendall’s favorite things to do is read. We read, at a minimum, 5 books a day to Kendall
When you look at a tree, youtypically notice the branches andleaves, the qualities that make itbig and pretty but the trunk,although overshadowed most ofthe time, is the most importantpart of the tree. It gives it strength and
Hey everybody, my name is Emily Gantt. I am the secretary of Specially Gifted Foundation and a full-time speech-language pathologist. Today is my first Therapy Thursday where I provide you with tips and tricks on
During your child’s occupational therapy visit, you have probably heard the terms “fine motor” and “dexterity”. These are common terms used when discussing OT goals. But do you know exactly what they mean? Fine motor
It has been said that lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place. Unfortunately, life has taught my husband and me that this is simply not true. Like most naïve young couples, Chris and I
