Toe Walking and Vestibular Development
Every time I am talking to a crowd and I ask if anyone knows a child that walks on their toes or toe walks, at least one person knows of...
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...
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...
Dressing Skills Enable Proprioception Development
For many of us, putting on socks in the morning is a common activity. We know exactly how to do it and it’s a common routine we perform...
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...
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...
The Power of Music in a Boy with Down syndrome
As many of you know, I traveled to Alaska for three years, 12 weeks each year. My assignment included 10 rural villages, and it was quite...