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Everything you need to know about sensory diets

The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Diets - Activities, Templates, and More

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L July 08, 2022 2 Comments

Sensory Diets can help kids with sensory processing challenges and SPD. A Sensory Diet is designed to give the child sensory input at different times throughout the day through specific sensory activities. Read this article to learn everything you need to know about sensory diets!
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What is Dysgraphia blog post

What is Dysgraphia?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L June 24, 2022 2 Comments

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing. In our article, we’ll dive into the specific skills required for handwriting, spelling, and creative writing. We’ll also talk about strategies that can help if your child struggles with or is showing signs of dysgraphia.

 

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What is Dyslexia?

What is Dyslexia?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L June 16, 2022

You’ve likely heard of dyslexia before. Most people associate dyslexia with reading and writing challenges, specifically letter reversals. While that can be associated with dyslexia, that’s not all it is. Read our article to learn all about dyslexia, including signs that can be present in children and what you can do to help your child if you suspect they may have dyslexia.

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Motor Planning and Praxis blog post

What is Motor Planning and Praxis?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L May 13, 2022 2 Comments

What is motor planning and praxis? Well from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, you are constantly motor planning your movements. Read our article to learn more about motor planning and praxis, challenges with praxis and ways to help support a child who has challenges with praxis and motor planning skills.
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What is multisensory processing blog post

What is multisensory processing?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L May 11, 2022

Multi-sensory processing is when more than one sense takes in information at the same time. Check out this article to learn all about multisensory processing, challenges that can occur, and ways to help!
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Crawling Blog Post

Why Crawling is a Milestone Your Baby Should Meet

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L April 28, 2022 1 Comment

Recently the CDC Developmental Milestone checklist was updated to remove crawling as a necessary milestone. We think crawling is an important milestone your baby should meet! Read our article to learn why crawling is the foundation for higher level skill development and learn ways you can help your baby master crawling.
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What are fine motor skills?

What are fine motor skills?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L February 10, 2022

Fine motor describes the activities and skills that involve the hands and fingers, wrists and forearms. Read our article to get a detailed overview of fine motor skills development, delays in fine motor skills, and the best activities to promote fine motor development!
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What are gross motor skills?

What are gross motor skills?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L February 01, 2022

Gross motor describes the activities and skills that involve large groups of muscles - the arms, legs, and trunk. Read our article to get a detailed overview of gross motor skills development, delays in gross motor skills, and the best activities to promote gross motor development!
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Taste & Smell: Everything you need to know

Taste & Smell: Everything You Need Know

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L December 07, 2021 1 Comment

Taste and Smell, also called the gustatory and olfactory systems, respectively, are two senses that work together to help us experience and learn about our environment! Learn all about these two sensory systems, how being over or under-responsive can impact daily life, and how a sensory diet can help!
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What is the visual system?

What is the visual system?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L November 23, 2021 2 Comments

Our visual system allows us to not only see what is in our environment but also allows us to process, interpret, and understand what it all means. It’s not just about how clearly we can see but also about how our brain understands what we see, as well as our ability to formulate a response to what we see. Read our article to learn all about it. 
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What is the auditory system?

What is the auditory system?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L October 27, 2021

The auditory system is how we hear and process sounds within our environment. Sometimes, the way our brain processes these sounds, typically speech, can cause challenges in daily life. Read this blog to learn about how we hear and process information, the challenges that can arise from an auditory processing dysfunction, and how to help your child!
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What is the Tactile System?

What is the tactile system?

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L October 19, 2021

We all know about The Tactile System- also known as the sense of touch. But do you know that some people struggle with tactile processing? Learn about all the tactile system and challenges that can exist. We have the tips and tricks for helping your tactile sensitive child!
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