You may have learned about intensive therapy from a mom’s group on Facebook or from a friend in your circle, but chances are you aren’t learning about this type of therapy from medical providers. Not for any fault of theirs, as insurance often dictates a lot of what doctors recommend, and intensive therapy isn’t usually […]
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What is Visual Tracking and Why Does it Matter in Babies?
Ocular movement, or eye movement, is one of the first motor movements to develop in infants. It is one of the first sensory systems babies use to explore the world around them. Visual tracking is the ability to visually track, or follow, an object or person with ocular (eye) movement in a horizontal or vertical […]
What I Pack in My Bag for Pediatric Home Health
When you start home health for pediatrics, the majority of companies require you to purchase your own activities, games, and supplies. Usually PPE, assessments, and basic things like sensory brushes may be provided but you can assume you will be investing in a few things before you get started. That being said, don’t feel like […]
5 Sensory Play Shaving Cream Activities
One of our all time favorite sensory materials is shaving cream for three reasons: it is such an interesting texture, a big crowd pleaser, and an easy clean up (compared to other sensory things like rice and sand). Bonus: it also doesn’t smell terrible! ð For my daughter’s Frozen II party, I overestimated how much […]
Behavior ABA Strategies for Therapists
It is no secret that a good therapist should have some strategies in his or her toolbox to address undesirable behaviors. Parents often come to occupational therapy to address behaviors because these behaviors are interfering with the child reaching the level of independence that their peers might be meeting. Since behavior is a form of […]