We are finding that a lot of the kids we work with rely on their vision to help them maintain their balance. Now this isn’t all bad, and vision is one of the inputs that our body uses to help keep us upright. But, if all things are equal, our first line of defense should […]
Side-Lying -The Forgotten Position
When babies are first born, they are dependent on us for all movement. They are suddenly in a world that has gravity and their muscles have to adapt. So, any position you put them in their muscles are going to have to work. If they are on their back, they are working their muscles on […]
Participation
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines participation (in relationship to kids) as ‘the act of joining with others in doing something’. At one point or another during childhood, most kids may struggle to participate in an activity that they are interested in whether because of timing, funding, level of challenge, etc. For kids that have difficulty […]
Accessible Beaches
I was recently back in my home town in NJ and spent the day on the beach. I was impressed as I saw multiple people being pushed down in ‘surf chairs’. I thought it was great that so many families took the time to get chairs that would allow their loved ones to access the […]
A Day of Thanks
(I know my post is about being thankful but I think hope is part of that and I really liked this picture!) For Thanksgiving I wanted to take a moment and acknowledge everything I am thankful for. I am thankful for the kids we get to work/play with on a daily basis. Their hard work […]
The Eight Key Components to Good Handwriting
This article was written for our newsletter and discusses the key components to successful handwriting and what to do if you suspect difficulties related to these components. Many handwriting problems can be avoided or solved by teaching good strategies. Also, consider consulting with an occupational therapist or other professional trained in handwriting assessment and remediation. […]
A request for your vote of support please
I know I have been MIA for a bit with blogging but I will be back shortly I promise! Life has been hectic here with the end of the school year and changes with the company. I have lots of ideas for new posts and would love to hear any ideas you all have. I […]