Baby Owned Movements
Baby Owned Movements Date Posted: March 13, 2015 Baby Owned Movements My son crawled at 9 months, sat at nearly 10 months, and walked at 16 months. According to developmental charts, his sitting and walking are considered to be within the later range of ‘normal.’ Charts indicate that babies sit at six months when placed […]
Installing Sensory Integration Swings – Part 1/ 3
Installing Sensory Integration Swings – Part 1/ 3 Date Posted: February 6, 2015 **Please note all ideas shared in this blog post are to be done at your own risk or discretion. It’s recommended to have an engineer or contractor assess your ceiling structure to determine whether it is safe and sturdy. During OT sessions, […]
Breastfeeding & Sensory Processing Difficulties
Breastfeeding & Sensory Processing Difficulties Date Posted: June 23, 2014 BREASTFEEDING AS A THERAPY This is my first blog post in perhaps two years! I’ve been pretty busy with my now-toddler-then-baby but this is a topic very close to my heart. I lived it and breathed it for a whole year which is how long […]
Babies – Early Signs: How do you know?
Babies – Early Signs: How do you know? Date Posted: July 9, 2013 Why we provide an intensive model of treatment at ot4kids, London? Traditionally, Occupational therapists treat children 1-2 times per week, oftentimes for years. We prefer to provide intensive blocks of treatment for children receiving OT. Research from the SPD Foundation indicates that […]
Intensive Treatment Blocks
Intensive Treatment Blocks Date Posted: March 27, 2013 Why we provide an intensive model of treatment at ot4kids, London? Traditionally, Occupational therapists treat children 1-2 times per week, oftentimes for years. We prefer to provide intensive blocks of treatment for children receiving OT. Research from the SPD Foundation indicates that children actually benefit more from […]
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSESSMENT – What’s it all about?
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSESSMENT – What’s it all about? Date Posted: March 16, 2013 Parents often wonder what’s involved in an occupational therapy assessment? This really varies amongst Occupational Therapists based on our experience and interests, what the parents want the child’s individual needs. In my practice, this is how it generally goes. PHONE CALL:Initially, parents […]
Therapeutic Benefits of Babywearing
Therapeutic Benefits of Babywearing Date Posted: November 10, 2012 I’ve an 8-month old baby with sensory processing difficulties and who has had a bit of a rough start from a traumatic birth. Babywearing has been a huge part of our lives as he struggles to tolerate any seating devices especially strollers and car seats. We […]
Sensory Processing – Early Warning Signs for Babies
Sensory Processing – Early Warning Signs for Babies Date Posted: June 11, 2011 In my practice I work with many children with sensory processing difficulties that are identified during their school years. These children may struggle with concentrating in class, coping with transitions or changes, or playing with peers. They can be clumsy, have difficulty […]