In my previous Blog, The Physical Benefits of Recess we discussed the various sensory systems of the body that relate to physical therapy and gross motor movement…. visual, vestibular, tactile, and proprioception! Physical therapists do not often directly treat sensory issues or dysfunctions as this is typically the role of occupational therapists. However, I want […]
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Being resilient is one of the best skills to have and to teach children. Resilience is the capacity to with stand or to recover quickly from difficulties. Think about how important this skill is for each and everyone of us throughout life, Resilience is a skill and can be practiced until it becomes a habit.
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Positive feelings and mental well being go hand in hand with being happy and feeling joy. This does not mean being happy every single minute of the day or never experiencing any pain or problems. What I am referring to is your overall state of mind, your outlook. Happiness does not come from other
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Children with autism or other language processing disorders may struggle with uncertainty around their routine or lack of understanding about what’s next. A great way to help children with this challenge is offering visual schedules. Visual schedules offer children a concrete representation of what is going to happen next. Children with autism may especially benefit
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Hello again, lets dive into talking about the most common and most treatable issue, Anxiety. Anxiety is a combination of worry and stress, a feeling of dome and dread. But let’s remember that worry can be healthy and helpful, and stress can also be healthy and helpful. For example, if we worry about doing well
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Today, I want to talk about another very important part of the educational process… physical education (PE). Back in my early school days, PE was one of my favorite parts of my day, a time in which we had a break from our desks and classroom work. A time in which we played games and
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