Early Intervention to support children’s development so they can move, play, thrive, and reach their developmental milestones.
[maxbutton name=”Subscribe to Blog Red”] Baby Owned Movements My son crawled at 9 months, sat at nearly 10 months, and walked at 16 months. According to developmental charts, his sitting and walking are considered to be within the later range of ‘normal.’ Charts indicate that babies sit at six months when placed in sitting by …
[maxbutton name=”Subscribe to Blog Red”] **Please note all ideas shared in this blog post are to be done at your own risk or discretion. It’s recommended to have an engineer or contractor assess your ceiling structure to determine whether it is safe and sturdy. During OT sessions, parents often want ideas they can replicate …
Installing Sensory Integration Swings – Part 1/ 3 Read More »
BREASTFEEDING AS A THERAPY This is my first blog post in perhaps two years! I’ve been pretty busy with my now-toddler-then-baby but this is a topic very close to my heart. I lived it and breathed it for a whole year which is how long it took for my little guy, M, to become ‘functional’ at …
Does my baby need Occupational Therapy? People often wonder how soon can you tell a baby requires early intervention therapies. I thought I’d share a little bit based on my experience with my own son and babies I treat as well as common red flags from other parents. I hope it will help others. First …
Why we provide an intensive model of treatment at ot4kids, London? Traditionally, Occupational therapists treat children 1-2 times per week, oftentimes for years. We prefer to provide intensive blocks of treatment for children receiving OT. Research from the SPD Foundation indicates that children actually benefit more from intensive blocks of treatment. This is the chosen …
Parents often wonder what’s involved in an occupational therapy assessment? This really varies amongst Occupational Therapists based on our experience and interests, what the parents want the child’s individual needs. In my practice, this is how it generally goes. PHONE CALL: Initially, parents call and we have a phone conversation where they tell me …
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSESSMENT – What’s it all about? Read More »
I’ve an 8-month old baby with sensory processing difficulties and who has had a bit of a rough start from a traumatic birth. Babywearing has been a huge part of our lives as he struggles to tolerate any seating devices especially strollers and car seats. We started with a ring sling when he was …
In my practice I work with many children with sensory processing difficulties that are identified during their school years. These children may struggle with concentrating in class, coping with transitions or changes, or playing with peers. They can be clumsy, have difficulty holding a pencil or writing, awkward with their movements, or be either withdrawn …
Sensory Processing – Early Warning Signs for Babies Read More »