Sensory Chalk Walk Obstacle Courses
Sensory Chalk Walk Obstacle Courses Date Posted: June 11, 2020 Lockdown has finally given us the impetus to create some Chalk Walk Obstacle Courses for our neighbour hood. (See video examples below.) I’ve always wanted to make these, and now that we have started, my son loves making them too. People often think these chalk […]
Benefits of Yoga for Children in Occupational Therapy
Benefits of Yoga for Children in Occupational Therapy Date Posted: May 26, 2015 Last year at this time, my husband, then 2-year old and I visited Copenhagen, Denmark for 9-days. Not a holiday. I attended Sonia Sumar’s course, Yoga for the Special Child. It was my first course after becoming a mum and first time […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]