Further to Stacy Kramer’s previous blog on our website dated August 11, 2012, here is an article from the Toronto Star explaining current changes in the definitions of Autism, Asperger’s, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders and some interesting implications. Please...
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont), Toronto Children’s Therapy Center Clinical Director We all know that a child’s diagnosis is just a label – it does not change who a child is now or who he or she will become. However, the diagnosis does have important implications...
by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) Keyboarding is a somewhat controversial topic among therapists and teachers in the education system. Keyboarding is often recommended as a solution for a child with illegible writing or difficulties with fine motor skills. There...
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) Imagine that you are making your way through an unfamiliar crowded restaurant. Your body would probably be at high alert, all senses working together to navigate through obstacles such as tables, chairs, and plants, without bumping into...
by Stacy Kramer OT Reg. (Ont) & Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont) Vision is a strong sense that provides input to the brain, at times; this sense can even impact other areas of development such as posture and mobility. For example, with your eyes closed, standing...
