We are back with another post in the Is it Behavior? Or is it Sensory? series. Today we will be looking at the vestibular system and its effects on your child's behaviors. What is the Vestibular System? The word vestibular tends to throw some people off. If you have never heard of the word … [Read more...] about How the Vestibular System Affects Your Child’s Behavior {Behavior vs. Sensory Series}
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Teaching Handwriting in Your Homeschool Preschool
I am often asked about handwriting and fine motor skills from other moms, in particular homeschooling moms. Handwriting can be a daunting subject to teach much like reading may be for some (or in my case, Math). Understanding that handwriting is more than just how to hold a pencil or print … [Read more...] about Teaching Handwriting in Your Homeschool Preschool
3 Tips to Help Your Baby Crawl!
Is crawling really that important to your baby's development? The question I seem to get asked most these days is, "Is she walking yet?" Walking is a major milestone, but let's not forget about the equally important skill of crawling. Today I am going to share 3 tips on how to encourage your baby to … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Your Baby Crawl!
Scooter Board Activity for Kids: Obstacle Course Relay
Today's scooter board activity for kids is a fun one; an obstacle course relay. This idea came from Christi, a Physical Therapy Assistant I co-treat with on Wednesdays. It actually wasn't our plan for the day, but we lost our room to a classroom needing to use it, so we ended up in a resource … [Read more...] about Scooter Board Activity for Kids: Obstacle Course Relay
Winter Themed Scooter Board Activity for Kids
I love using scooter boards in Occupational Therapy. Not only are scooter boards great for bilateral coordination, crossing midline skills, eye-hand coordination, and more in kids with special needs, scooter board activities for kids, in general, but are also a fun and easy way to work on some great … [Read more...] about Winter Themed Scooter Board Activity for Kids
