From toddlers to older children, every child, parent, and teacher can benefit from having the tools and strategies to help when a child needs calming. Whether it be from sensory overload, trouble with emotional regulation, or the all too common toddler tantrums, there are many strategies and tools that can be implemented to help a […]
1-5 years old
The A-B-C’s of ABA Therapy
When I decided to leave education and pursue my masters in occupational therapy, I learned through online forums one way to make my application to OT school stand out was by having ABA experience. This experience has paid it’s dividends in a number of ways: I got into an OT program! ABA therapy helped me […]
Adaptive Crayons for Fine Motor Development
As a former art teacher and now occupational therapist, discovering Effortless Art Products made my heart so happy! Have you ever wondered why small children prefer markers to crayons? Most do, in my experience. I used to think it was because they glide easier across the paper than crayons, but in reality it is most […]