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Introducing CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins: OT-Created Play for Home
At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a…
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Why Regulation Comes Before Learning: Helping Kids Focus Starts with the Nervous System
Many parents notice their child struggling to focus, stay on task, or follow instructions at school. Teachers often say things like: “Your child has trouble focusing.” “They seem distracted during lessons.” “They struggle to sit still or follow directions.” It’s easy to assume the problem is simply attention. But in most cases, the real challenge…
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Introducing CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins: OT-Created Play for Home
At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a…
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Why Regulation Comes Before Learning: Helping Kids Focus Starts with the Nervous System
Many parents notice their child struggling to focus, stay on task, or follow instructions at school. Teachers often say things like: “Your child has trouble focusing.” “They seem distracted during lessons.” “They struggle to sit still or follow directions.” It’s easy to assume the problem is simply attention. But in most cases, the real challenge…
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Playground Playbook
Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, and sometimes intimidating for kids and their parents. The playground provides many opportunities for children…
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G-Tubes and Oral Feeding with OT
We explore how Occupational Therapy can help children with G-tubes achieve greater independence, enhance quality of life, and promote overall health and well-being.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Make sure your kindergartener is ready for their first day of school by reviewing this checklist of developmental milestones!
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In-Toeing and Physical Therapy
An in-toeing gait pattern occurs when a child walks or runs with feet pointing toward each other, rather than with…
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CTD Celebrates 10 Years!
Today marks an extraordinary milestone in the journey of Connect The Dots practice – our 10th anniversary! As we take…
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Selective Mutism and Speech Therapy
Selective mutism is a disorder that impacts a child’s ability to speak and effectively communicate in social settings. Learn more about when speech is appropriate!
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Mastering Tummy Time: Tips to Make it Fun and Engaging!
In our previous blog post, we talked about the importance of tummy time, how much tummy time your baby should…
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Building Strong Foundations: The Importance of Tummy Time and Getting Started
Tummy time is one of the first and most important activities for your baby to do. So, what exactly is…
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Pedaling Towards Success: Tips for Helping Your Child Learn How to Ride a Bike!
Riding a bike is a complicated task that requires trunk stability, full body strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, body awareness,…
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