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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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Building Skills through Play
Building skills through play may look like fun and games but it has a great deal of intention and patience. …
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After Easter Activities
The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but fake grass, plastic eggs, and lots of candies are here to stay….
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10 Tips to Prevent Injury in Young Athletes
Sports are one of the main causes of injuries in adolescents. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent injury during…
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Down Syndrome and Speech Therapy
What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder also known as ‘Trisomy 21’. Individuals diagnosed with Down Syndrome…
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21 Facts about Down Syndrome
March 21st (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day as Down Syndrome is caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21! To…
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My Child has Difficulty Swallowing, Help!
Mealtime is a great way to spend time with family and friends. We’ve all had those moments where we have…
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What is Hypotonia?
Hypotonia is a medical term for abnormally low muscle tone. It has also been referred to as Floppy Baby Syndrome….
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Questions about Speech Therapy?
Have you ever wondered if speech therapy is right for your child? Sometimes parents have questions about their child’s speech and…
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Practicing Speech Sounds at Home: Part 2
If your child is like many children, practicing speech at home might be easier said than done. What seems to…
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