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Fidgeting – a possible scientific explanation on why fidgeting helps with focus
As a Occupational Therapists, we frequently recommend fidget toys to support children who like to "move" in the classroom. Busy hands = still bodies! This article discusses the neuroscience around the calming effects of knitting. I don't think it would be a far...
Behaviour management via sensory strategies
A good friend of mine shared a link with me as I was looking for some parenting strategies with my own children at home. I was struck by the approach taken, as I viewed it from an Occupational Therapist's (OT) lens. The presenter in the video explains how difficult...
A parent’s perspective
A strong well written article by a father in the Globe & Mail yesterday, explaining his very real perspective of raising a child with sensory processing difficulties and ASD. Being a parent is the hardest job we can take on as humans. Being a parent requires the...
5 Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges!
Halloween is that fun time of the year when we decorate our homes with cute...but scary Halloween decorations in an attempt to scare anyone who dare walk up to your door. Decorations may include flashing lights, fake spider webs, ghosts in the dirt, along with lots...
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard!
Learning the Lost Art of Cursive Writing Picture this; you are in first year University about to write your midterm. So far, you've spent your entire educational career learning through a keyboard and with the support of auto-correct and have gained average (if that)...