We have all been there… something triggers us and causes anxiety, fear, worry, anger, or excitement. We start breathing faster, our heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, we may become tense/rigid, or feel paralyzed. These are all reactions to a variety of stimuli. What we must learn and teach children is how to self-regulate, self-sooth, …
Hey y’all! Again, as I’ve discussed in previous blog posts, the goal of school-based physical therapy is to address physical impairments that impact a student’s ability to negotiate their school environment and participate in school activities (PE, recess, field trips, emergency drills or actual emergencies, etc.). However, there are many additional benefits of physical therapy …
With all the talk these days about childhood trauma, I want to dedicate a few blogs to this important topic. First off nearly half of our nation’s children have experienced trauma. It is real, and it has lasting effects on one’s mental health, physical health, social interactions, educational success or failure, job performance and relationships …
“Do this, do that, don’t do this, don’t do that. Listen to me! How many times do I have to say it? Have I not told you how to do this already?” Do you ever feel like it doesn’t matter how many times or how many ways you say something to a child… you just …
Learn how to use a Sensory Path for maximum results with this informative blog series by The Sensory Path.
Got a biter? Why do some children bite others or themselves? Well, if you’ve been following our Behavior is Communication series, you can probably guess what I’m about to say–unmet sensory needs! Swipe through to read more about why students bite and some strategies to mitigate this behavior.
