Occupational Therapy

Coloring eggs this time of year is always a fun tradition. Here are a few creative ways to change it up this year adding some sensory fun to an age old tradition!

During this uncertain time, many of us may have increased anxiety levels and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation.  One positive aspect of spending more time at home is that those of us with pets get to spend more quality time with our furry, scaled, and feathered friends!

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is recommended… and even helpful and ideal… but it is SO hard to make that a priority!  Getting enough rest is essential for so many body systems to function in the proper way. Not enough sleep doesn’t just make us feel tired and groggy, it can

Being cooped up at home and having our normal routines disrupted is unsettling for all of us, but it can pose an extra challenge to those of us whose sensory systems require a little extra input to maintain their status quo.  When our sensory needs aren’t being met, it can cause us to feel like

Dyslexia is a reading and writing disability. So how can occupational therapy help you ask? Since we all have different strengths and weaknesses, your occupational therapist specializes in developing an individualized plan focusing on each person’s needs. 

A lot of routines have been disrupted in light of social distancing and the newly issued shelter in place order. But there is one way to maintain a routine in all the madness and that’s with chores!

Yes, it makes a mess in your kitchen and you may have a fear of finding it in the carpet, but when made in the proper location and played with in designated areas, slime is a great sensory tool, and much more.

We use our hands for a wide variety of tasks throughout the day. Weakness in the hands can often result in struggles with poor handwriting or zipping and buttoning their jackets.  Here are a few fun activities to help your child with hand strength!

Meet one of our awesome COTAs Steph!