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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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Why is Crawling a Must?
“Oh my son never crawled, he just hopped up and started running one day!” It’s a phrase you might hear…
Read Full Article »OHP’s Big Ideas for CCO 2.0 Doesn’t Prioritize the Children
On June 26th, I attended an OHP CCO 2.0 Road Show event held in Springfield. The gathering was sponsored by…
Read Full Article »Occupational Therapy Month with Sarah Salterio
Hi Everyone! April is Occupational Therapy month! Many people say to me, “What is OT? Do you help people get…
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Foundations of Fine Motor
There are many parts and pieces that go into the development of fine motor skills. At the core of these…
Read Full Article »Managing Transitions
We transition a million times a day. For most of this is not a big deal. However, for children who…
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How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready For Kindergarten?
Taming the Parental Worry Lobe Kindergarten is just 6 months away! Can you believe it? Your little baby will be…
Read Full Article »Gymnastics with Jacki
Watching the Olympics, gymnasts can be seen flipping, twisting, and jumping in various events. These gymnasts began training at a…
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Six Tips to Survive and Enjoy Halloween
Here are six of our favorite tips to help kiddos with sensory issues enjoy Halloween. Pick a sensory friendly costume…
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Addressing Toe Walking through Physical Therapy
Toe walking is a common concern that you may face as your child grows from a toddler to an increasingly…
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