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Understanding Emotions: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Nov 212 min read

Understanding Emotions: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Emotional awareness is the ability to identify, understand, and express feelings. It impacts children’s relationships and overall mental...

How to Reduce Neck Pain with an Office Job

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Nov 72 min read

How to Reduce Neck Pain with an Office Job

Neck pain is one of the most prevalent complaints amongst those whose occupation primarily involves sitting. It is known that some of the...

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Oct 222 min read

"First, Then" Language

In our everyday interactions, establishing clear expectations can create smoother, more productive experiences, particularly for...

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Jul 242 min read

ADHD & Adulthood

It's a common misconception that as children with ADHD grow older, they will simply grow out of having ADHD. This is false. Yes, some of...

"Ditch the Cliques: 7 Great Ways Neurodiverse Youth Can Make Friends and Find Their Tribe"

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Jul 191 min read

"Ditch the Cliques: 7 Great Ways Neurodiverse Youth Can Make Friends and Find Their Tribe"

Neurodiverse Family hosts blogs and resources by parents of neurodivergent children for parents of neurodivergent children! Check out the...

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 5: Parental Supports and Daily Sensory Schedule

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Jun 291 min read

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 5: Parental Supports and Daily Sensory Schedule

Morgan concludes the 1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory program.

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 4: ADLs and IADLs

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Jun 291 min read

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 4: ADLs and IADLs

In this session, Morgan explores the sensory aspects of "activities of daily living" and "independent activities of daily living."

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 3: The Tactile System and Food Sensitivities

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Jun 291 min read

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 3: The Tactile System and Food Sensitivities

Take a look at this overview from Morgan!

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 2: Vestibular and Proprioception Systems

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Jun 291 min read

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 2: Vestibular and Proprioception Systems

Here's Morgan with the second session!

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 1: What is Sensory?

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Jun 291 min read

1, 2, 3, Let's Learn Sensory! Session 1: What is Sensory?

Check out the first session from our friend and OT student Morgan!

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May 161 min read

AAC and Literacy

How to target AAC while reading a book (this technique is a shared reading activity): Go through the book and familiarize yourself with...

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May 91 min read

AAC Myths

AAC stands for Augmentative Alternative Communication. AAC can be used in a variety of ways but two of the most common ways are through...

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May 21 min read

Why does hearing play a part in speech?

Hearing loss is usually associated with the older population. However, hearing loss can impact anyone at any stage of life. Up to three...

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Apr 251 min read

Bilingual Intervention

Assessing and treating multilingual children presents unique challenges that require a sensitive and comprehensive approach. Your points...

Logan Garner

Apr 32 min read

Common Feeding Disorders

What are feeding disorders? Feeding disorders can be due to various reasons including difficulties with oral motor function, sensory...

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

Logan Garner

Mar 271 min read

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)? Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) are activities related to...

Logan Garner

Mar 203 min read

Sitting is the New Smoking: Get Moving!

You may have heard the line recently, “sitting is the new smoking” and thought to yourself, “Well, this is simply not true. Smoking is...

Logan Garner

Mar 191 min read

Visual Motor Integration

What is Visual Motor Integration? Visual motor integration (VMI) is the ability to perceive information from the eyes, process that...

Hitting and Biting Behaviors in Children with Autism

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Mar 122 min read

Hitting and Biting Behaviors in Children with Autism

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often face various challenges that can manifest through different behaviors. Two common and...

Logan Garner

Mar 51 min read

What are Oral Motor Skills?

Oral motor exercises focus on strengthening and improving the coordination of muscles in the mouth, jaw, lips, tongue, and cheeks needed...