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A sensory diet is a way to provide a child’s nervous system with sensory input, in order to improve the child’s ability to participate in their day. For example, a child who is under responsive to sensory input and appears with a low energy, wi
Occupational therapy group sessions can be a very effective way for clients to work on their goals. As occupational therapists, we can deliver services via group treatment in all settings. Planning for your group sessions using an outline can b
Determining the driving force behind a child’s behavior can be challenging. Occupational therapists are skilled at observational skills and in identifying if a behavior is sensory driven.It's important to know that a child’s behavior is driven
Did you know we had an 8th sensory system? It's called interoception. It's our sense that tells us how our bodies are feeling inside. It helps us identify all types of emotions; homestatic or affective. Homestatic emotions are thirst, hunger, t
The proprioceptive system is our sense of body awareness and movement. Think about closing your eyes, holding your arm out to the side, then bringing your finger up to touch the tip of your nose. The proprioceptive system gives you information
The vestibular system is a complex sensory system that gives us our sense of movement and balance. Development of this system begins in the womb. Neurotypical children develop and mature their vestibular system through all types of movement; in
Today, Genna and I discuss our approach to treating our clients with autism and sensory processing challenges via Telehealth. We found several key components to the success of our Telehealth treatment sessions. First, we recommend building a ra
Happy New Year, 2021! We are both happy to ring in the new year with new personal and professional goals. Today, we discuss one professional goal we have set for ourselves. I want to continue to learn about the impact nutrition has on child dev
Merry Christmas! Today we thought it would be fun to talk about Christmas traditions. Some of these traditions come from our childhood, while others are new traditions we have started for our families. Also, if you have little ones who still be
Whether your a new momma or a pediatric occupational therapist working with children, this episode is for you. Occupational therapists have the knowledge and skill to address mealtime challenges with our clients. And now as mommas, Genna and I
Today’s episode is in response to questions from our listeners. We discuss the difference in daily roles of an OTR and an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), the educational requirements for each, as well as what we see as the most
In today’s episode, we share more tips for occupational therapy students. We discuss two components of occupational therapy treatment; task analysis and collaboration. We recommend tips for developing and strengthening your task analysis skills
Documentation is a learning process. It takes time to develop the skill to document thoroughly, concisely, and in a timely manner. SOAP notes are a great way to begin documenting as it will help you summarize your treatment session while addres
In the school setting, occupational therapists prepare for and participate in several different types of IEP meetings. There are Initial, Annual, Addendum, 30-day and Transition IEPs. Today we discuss the purpose and differences between all of
OT.Mommas.Life was created by Genna from Heart of Occupation and Shannon from BrightSide Momma. In today's part 2 episode, we talk about BrightSide Momma. BrightSide momma started as a mini blog on instagram as a way to share tips and resources
OT.Mommas.Life was created by Genna from Heart of Occupation and Shannon from BrightSide Momma. In today's episode, we talk about Heart of Occupation. Initially established as an instagram page in 2017, as a way to inspire fellow occupational t
On today’s episode, we provide an overview of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and an Individualized Educational Program (IEP). An IFSP is a comprehensive plan that supports children who are experiencing developmental delays, from i
Genna and I both are mommas who work as full time occupational therapists in the school setting. And now after a month of adapting to distance learning this school year, we can both admit we have been stressed to the max. Today’s episode, we a
The start of this school year is nothing like we have ever seen before. In California, we started this year with full distance learning and it has been (and continues to be) an ongoing learning experience for all of us. The core of an occupatio
On today's episode, Genna and I discuss how we prepared for the start of this school year when students will be engaging in distance learning. As of now in California, most of the larger school districts are not yet cleared to provide in person
When completing an occupational therapy evaluation for a preschool aged child, there are extra items you will want to have with you in order to complete information observations. Today, we dive into Genna’s own evaluation kit she has developed
Handwriting challenges is a common reason for an OT referral in the school setting and in the clinic. Today, we discuss some handwriting assessments occupational therapists can use, including Learning Without Tear’s Print Tool assessment. And w
In today’s episode, Genna and I discuss other areas in the school setting beyond the classroom that we will observe student’s participation. We observe their participation and performance while on recess and in the cafeteria, to their independe
This is just the beginning of our series on occupational therapy evaluations in the school setting. As OTR’s, we complete a comprehensive evaluation that begins with skilled observations. We share our top 9 steps to beginning a school based OT
Occupational therapists have the opportunity to work with patients of all ages. When working with adults, there are several different practice settings an occupational therapist can work in. We discuss our experiences working in an adult rehabi
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