Seeking services for your child can be stressful. It can feel even more overwhelming when you are not quite sure what to look for. Determining which services and supports a child needs is rarely straightforward, and can take a lot of investigation. It can seem like a formidable feat, especially when you might not know where to start.
If you know this feeling, a developmental assessment may be the best path forward, and give you all the information you need to make the best decision for your child. A developmental assessment involves clinicians from different professions, which gives you the whole puzzle rather than a single piece.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is hallmarked by many things, including difficulty with seated activities, executive functioning skills, and an increased need for movement. Children with ADHD often struggle across many areas of their daily life, and may experience more frustration and dysregulation because of it. If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, occupational therapy is likely on the list of recommendations. While many parents are familiar with occupational therapy in some capacity, it may be unclear what exactly occupational therapists can do to support your child.

Getting outside in the cold winter months can seem easier said than done. Here’s some thoughts and some gear so you can enjoy the outdoors all year long!

Looking for a fun activity to work on sensory tolerance? Try this tree finger painting activity

Halloween doesn’t have to be a spooky scary time for kids with sensory challenges! Today, we discuss how to enjoy this holiday and support your children where they need it.

It can be difficult to know if your child is struggling with speech or language skills or if they are at a developmentally appropriate level. Here’s a checklist for you before you contact your child’s pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist.

It can be difficult to know if your child is struggling with developmental skills or if they are at a developmentally appropriate level. Here’s a checklist for you before you contact your child’s pediatrician or an occupational therapist.

Heavy work is anything a child can to do exert the muscles in their body. This is incredibly regulating to their nervous system and important to incorporate daily. We’ve included some practical life and playful heavy work activities your child or client can do. Children love helping and feeling like an important member of their family and are happy to have a roll in caring for the home. Some activities like “push a ball around the room” may not at first seem like a “fun” activity. If your child is at first resistant, make a game out of it! Anything can be made to be fun with a little creativity and silliness.