Our brains are bombarded with information every moment of every day. Our sensory systems work closely with our brains to be the ultimate self-preservation machines. The scent of spoiled milk, the sound of a car coming, the glare reflecting off of a patch of ice. All of these send up warning signals in the brain, […]
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy is the Best-Kept Secret in the Healthcare Field Unfortunately, it’s such a well kept secret that many families don’t know what it is and aren’t aware that it could significantly improve their quality of life. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is to improve kids’ ability to function in their daily
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“No! I don’t WANT to!” You hear that telltale tone in your 5-year-old’s voice. You see their face scrunch, their fists clench, and you know what’s coming next; a full-blown temper tantrum. As they wind up to hit, you firmly say, “If you hit me, you will lose the iPad.” They scream louder, and hit
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You’ve likely seen it before. A young boy crying at the holiday parade when the fire trucks go by. A girl who becomes inconsolable in a busy restaurant, hands over her ears. Many of us chalk it up to kids “not being used to loud noises” or “overreacting.” But, parents of children with sound sensitivity
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