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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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Getting the Right Fit: A PT’s Shoe Guide
Buying shoes for children can feel overwhelming. Finding shoes that are helpful and not harmful can be it’s own challenge….
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Your Child’s First Step Toward Success: Occupational Therapy Evaluation Guide
You’ve Been Referred for Occupational Therapy—What’s Next? You’ve shared concerns with your pediatrician, and now your child has been referred…
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5 Ideas to Help Your Child Follow Directions
Feeling frustrated with getting your child to follow directions? Perhaps they forgot, are overwhelmed, or just get bored. No matter…
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Meltdown Prevention
Childhood is a frustrating time! Kids are learning new things, making mistakes, and having new expectations and responsibilities placed on…
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6 Tips for Picky Eaters
Picky eating or having specific food preferences can be a normal part of development for toddlers. This may look like…
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Summertime Speech Activities
School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Summer can be a great time to connect with…
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Summer Activities for Fun and Growth
Summer is here and is providing the perfect opportunity to get outside and get moving with your kids. Kids learn…
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Recovering from Tramatic Brain Injury
If your child has suffered from a tramatic brain injury (TBI), is important to ask your doctor about getting a…
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Tongue Tie Revision and Benefits of Speech Therapy Following Frenotomy/Frenectomy
Many new parents have likely had the question, “Why is my baby having so much trouble when they are feeding?”…
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