occupational therapy
Sensory Blog: Self Regulation- What You Need To Know – Part 2
Self Regulation- Part 2 of 2 Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Quick recap of Self-Regulation, Part 1: Self-regulation reflects self-control but additionally involves emotional and social components. Be on the lookout for triggering situations. Assist children to identify emotions especially…
Read MoreSensory Blog: Self Regulation- What You Need To Know – Part 1
Self Regulation- Part 1 of a 2 part series Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Self-regulation – what does this mean to you? This term, and its meaning, appears quite complicated and expansive in literature. It is important to understand…
Read MoreSensory Blog- Oral Sensory Processing
Oral Sensory Processing Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Does your child gag, turn away from or avoid most foods? Conversely, does your child seek out chewy or crunchy substances consistently throughout the day? If you answered yes to either…
Read MoreSensory Blog- Covid-19 Testing Success Tips
Sensory Support during medical procedures: Covid-19 testing Success tips Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Fear and anxiety often surround medical procedures for everyone, but the feelings can be more intense for children. Now with the new normal of certain…
Read MoreSensory Blog- Tactile Processing
Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Have you ever removed tags from the back of your shirt or pants because they are annoying? Do you prefer loose jeans over a leg-hugging fit or vice versa? Cotton fabric over wool, or…
Read MoreSensory Blog- Transition Support
Guest blog written by Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Juliana Lehman OTAS Advisement, Editing and Supervision by Deborah Bebeau EdD, OTR Transition Supports: Successfully Moving from One Activity to the Next Do you remember those transitions lenses, circa 1960, that changed tint to accommodate any environment and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays? If…
Read MoreSensory Discussion with an Occupational Therapist
Guest Blog written by: Jaclyn Bender, OTR/L Jaclyn Bender is an experienced Occupational Therapist with experience working in the hospital & health care industry with some experience in the schools. She has a focus on Developmental Disabilities and Pediatrics, Ms. Bender obtained her Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where…
Read MoreSensory Discussion- Importance of Routines- Part 2
Are Routines Important? Second part in the routine series written by guest bloggers Carla Lackey OTAS and Jill Rahn OTAS from Madison College While routines are helpful for anyone, we would like to acknowledge the unique challenges of parents, especially in the cases of dual diagnoses of Ds and Autism. With these challenges, there…
Read MoreSensory Discussion- Importance of Routines
Are Routines Important? Guest Blog written by Carla Lackey OTAS and Jill Rahn OTAS from Madison College What are Routines? Routines are how families organize their days to get things done, spend time together, and have fun. Every family has its own style and unique routine. These routines and schedules help family members know…
Read MoreSensory Discussion- Weighted Blankets
Weighted Blankets: Do they work? Guest Blog written by Carla Lackey OTAS and Jill Rahn OTAS from Madison College What is a weighted blanket? The purpose of a weighted blanket is to provide comfort, calm a restless body and improve focus, reduce feelings of anxiety, and improve sleep. Weighted blankets are made from a variety…
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