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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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Your Child’s Speech Therapy Evaluation – A Parent’s Guide to Success!
This guide provides valuable insights into a speech therapy evaluation and treatment process, helping you understand how you can actively…
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5 Ways to Add Movement Into Your Day
1. Dance Party!!! Throw on your favorite song or playlist or make your own music and groove around the house. …
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Practicing Speech Sounds at Home: Part 1
As with any learned skill, speech therapy is most effective if there is practice outside of the therapy room. Similar…
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Supporting Your Child’s Growth: What Happens in Physical Therapy
Whether your child has been referred for physical therapy evaluation by their pediatrician or you are exploring whether PT could…
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Over-Stimulated during the Holidays?
The holiday season can often be filled with a lot of sensory stimulation! Decorations around the house, lights, music, changing…
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Cold and Rainy? Let’s Play Inside!
As we head into winter and the days are shorter with colder temperatures and rainy days, it becomes harder and…
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A Caregiver’s Guide: Supporting Children in Fight/Flight Mode
When your child becomes upset, they go into fight or flight mode; as a result they are unable to listen…
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When are Growing Pains a Concern?
Your 9-year-old wakes up crying in the middle of the night telling you their legs hurt. You rub them and…
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Beat the Rainy Winter Blues
Winter in Oregon can feel like a long season. There are many comforts this time of year, like snuggling up…
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