by Jeanne Moore | Nov 26, 2018 | Holidays, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
Are you parenting a child with special needs and wondering how to make Christmas more fun and less stressful? Whether you have one child or a family of many, including typically-developing kids, there is so much to consider. From travel to flashing lights on the tree,...
by Anya | Nov 16, 2018 | Occupational Therapy
As the holiday season approaches, many toys are sure to be purchased. But are toys really necessary for development? And if so, how many toys do kids really need? The answer as it turns out is that kids need to play and learn from their environment, but...
by Jeanne Moore | Oct 29, 2018 | Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Special Needs Child, time change
Here we go again — the time change. This year, Daylight Savings Time will end on Sunday, November 4th just before 2 AM. Since it’s fall, we move our clocks back one hour (Spring ahead, Fall back). No one truly enjoys adjusting to a time change, but it is especially...
by Jeanne Moore | Oct 4, 2018 | Occupational Therapy
We have reached the back-to-school season! While parents often rejoice when kids return to school, the transition always comes with some challenges. This is especially true for families with children who have special needs. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help...
by Anya | Aug 1, 2018 | Occupational Therapy
Smart Uses of Technology: Recommendations for Free Apps Many of the kids I see are very interested in technology. Some of them even know how to use a cell phone better than I do! Here is a review of some of the best free apps I’ve found to improve emerging fine motor...
by Anya | Jul 1, 2018 | Occupational Therapy
At what age should my child be imitating simple lines and shapes? A look at pre-handwriting progression Learning to hold a writing utensil and draw can be a big step in your child’s early learning. It’s the beginning of learning to write, a skill that will be used for...
