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Occupational Therapy
30
Apr
Changing Posture During Play
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The OT department wanted to share how to incorporate different postures during play to build postural control, which is the ability to maintain the body in a position without losing balance. As your child masters each of these postures, he/she is also gaining balance, strength, stability, and alignment. These skills will eventually be used for […]
30
Apr
Posture
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The OT department wanted to continue the topic of POSTURE! Postural alignment is important for feeding, drawing, reading, writing, and respiration. Try the activities below to improve posture! Seated posture Hips, knees, and ankles at 90 degrees! This 90-90-90 form will provide optimal posture to complete tabletop activities. The desk should be at elbow height. […]
30
Apr
Animal Poses
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The OT department wants to share activities to improve your child’s interoceptive sense! Interoception is one of the 8 senses of the body. It represents the internal functions of the body and is what informs us that we are hungry, thirsty, sleepy, too hot, feeling pain, need the bathroom, and other internal sensations. Activities Yoga […]
4
Dec
Healthy Bedtime and Sleep Routines
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Is your child getting enough sleep? Preschoolers typically sleep 10-13 hours/night, pre-teens need 9-12 hours/night, and teens need 8-10 hours/night. Poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems, and cognitive problems that impact your child’s ability to learn in school. Establishing a bedtime routine that works for your family, and sticking to […]
16
Oct
Three-Ingredients (or less!) Tactile Sensory Play
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Below are recipes for tactile play that you can implement at home with your child, utilizing simple and easy ingredients that you probably have handy! Tactile-sensory play is beneficial because, through the exploration of touch, children integrate their tactile system, including, touch, pain, temperature, and vibration. Tactile play can also be calming and regulating for […]
13
Jun
Body Mapping
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With summer upon us, the OT’s want to share some fun activities involving Maps To encourage your child to better understand themselves and their environment. Body Mapping Game: increasing your child’s awareness of their body First, get a long sheet of white paper, and have your child trace your body. If this is too challenging […]
13
May
Vestibular System Continued
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Below are more vestibular-focused activities with little to no equipment that you can implement at home to provide sensory input for your child. Refer to last month’s newsletter for more information regarding how the vestibular system works, and how to understand your child’s tendencies. As a reminder: in general, linear vestibular input (rocking, bouncing) tends […]
15
Apr
Vestibular System
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This month we will explain what the vestibular system is and how you can begin to examine how your child processes information through this system. We will also provide specific activity ideas for you to incorporate in your routines that address your child’s vestibular needs. So what is the vestibular system? • It is a […]
12
Mar
Visual Skill Building & Activities
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Spring approaching, the OT’s want to share some fun and creative activities that will work on your child’s visual skills. The visual system allows us to engage and explore the environment around us. With these skills, we are able to move our body around space, scan for objects in a crowded room and […]
4
Feb
OT Activities For Home (Feb. 2019)
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we reach the middle of winter, the OT department wanted to share some fun activities that promote deep breathing! Oftentimes, your child may be taking quick, short breaths because the environment is too exciting or scary for him or her. Taking deep breaths can help us feel calm and relaxed. A deep breath starts […]
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