The Four Letter Word of PT: W-sitting It’s a concern and referral that PT’s, especially in Early Intervention, often get from other disciplines. Child W-sits. Reading that referral we know that this can mean the kid has everything from major gross motor issues to none at all. So what does W-sitting mean for child … [Read more…]
Yep! Here it is! A compilation of some of my favorite toys and/or activities to use with the little ones including Why and How. (Just click the link to direct you to that post.) Parents often ask for ideas so I thought this would be a helpful post. (Don’t worry! There is more to come in … [Read more…]
Container play taken to a whole new level! Put the child in the basket. Yes, we are putting kids in laundry baskets, large Rubbermaid containers, large circular tubs! Why? Because we become friends with our OTs and learn new tricks. Not only are we going to talk laundry baskets we are going to think about … [Read more…]
Sometimes in life we are turned to look at ourselves and our own social emotional well-being. Life presents us with a challenge, a loss, a change so we turn to our support system and to ourselves. Us therapists are human beings too. We make mistakes. We go through life’s trials and tribulations. I need to … [Read more…]
One of the consistent challenges I encounter in my practice is getting others on board with the idea that the child who is not verbally communicating his/her needs might benefit from other therapies. I often hear that “my only concern is speech; he is not talking.” Many times that same child is running through the house, is … [Read more…]
Ever leave the house without your watch? Eek! Ever sitting at work on a Friday at 3:30 only to look at the clock and be relieved you only have 30 minutes to go? Ever sitting at a continuing education training wondering when the first potty break will happen? Ever in a workout class wondering how … [Read more…]
Thinking bubbles… What a great topic! This was not even on my blogging docket yet, but my friend over at Babies First Fitness gifted me with the dry erase board below and I could not help myself. Who here, is familiar with the concept of “thinking bubbles”? We have seen these little bubbles for years … [Read more…]
Last week we introduced the idea of “put in” and “take out” soundless toys for some of our concrete thinkers. Personally, I am a fan of non-battery toys. And, I strongly believe that all toys should have on and off switches. (Raise your hand if you agree!) But…There is always a but! When I think … [Read more…]
Anyone else dread going to the hairdresser?! Two to three hours in one spot? What is she going to want to talk about? (another blog post) How can I sit that long? Do I have to talk too? And, oh my goodness if she has ideas about my hair! If the hairdresser leads with “I … [Read more…]