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7 New Year Tips for Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists……it’s almost that time of year when we feel refreshed and excited to begin a clean slate. If you’re like me, I’ll write…

Best Apps for Autism

One of the questions you ask most often is about helpful apps for kids with autism. Thanks to Autism Parenting Magazine, we have our…

Left Hand Writing Tips plus FREEBIE

Did you know that some students do not develop a hand preference until kindergarten or at 5 or 6 years old? When students write…

Tips for Test-Taking Anxiety

Tips for Test-Taking Anxiety plus FREE downloadable handout of this post at the bottom. Anxiety can be extremely harsh to school-aged children, but test-taking…

5 Tips To Develop Cultural Sensitivity in Pediatric Therapy

Therapists need to become culturally sensitive. This post contains tips and many resources for therapists in all settings. Understanding your own bias and beliefs…

Calm Down Area Creation Tips

Children benefit from a calm down area when their emotions are running high or they need a calming break. Most ‘bad’ behavior is a…

5 Ways to Tell if it’s Sensory or Behavior

One of the biggest questions I receive as a pediatric OT is, ‘how can I tell the difference between sensory and behavior?’ Identifying…

Children’s Autism Book! The Girl Who Thought in Pictures

I use books, social stories, and videos all of the time with children who have autism. Most younger children learn through looking at pictures….

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