Vestibular System and Child Development
Recently, I have been working with a boy in Early Start, who has Autism. I was called in to see how I could help him as he is just...
Vestibular needs in children
This week I am working with a child in one of our local Early Start classrooms. I noticed he would move the top of his body forward when...
Teaching Writing Skills to Preschoolers
Children are so proud of themselves when they can write their name. It’s a big milestone. They have been writing their name in a certain...
Pressure Vests Increase Body Awareness
The other day I had a great experience with a little boy, who benefited from the use of a pressure vest to increase his proprioception...
A Book About Kids With Disabilities
As many of you know, I published an I See ABILITY book a while back. I had been talking about writing a book for years before I took a...
Hand-Over-Hand Assistance
Teachers love to help their students learn. I have seen teachers use hand-over-hand assistance when teaching children.There is a natural...
Overcoming challenges and finding inspiration
I’m going to let all of you in on something a bit personal in my life. I’m overcoming challenges right now. I’m experiencing a large...
Scissor cutting solutions for preschoolers
I find kids really enjoy using a scissor. When I first introduce scissor use with paper, children usually try to find a way to approach...
Sensory input in daily life
I did a training last week and I was asked by one of the participants “How does the sensory system get affected?” “What is it from?” I’ve...
W-Sitting and Sensory Processing
The w-sit pattern is an impressive act. Parents and caregivers are often so proud of the flexibility of the child. This flexibility is...