Resources

We are sharing the following resources for those interested in learning more about some of the information and research that guide our approaches in helping children and families:

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Container Baby Syndrome: How Equipment Can Hinder a Child's Development

As a parent or caretaker of an infant, you are undoubtedly aware of the numerous equipment options …

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Research Says Massage May Help Infants Sleep More, Cry Less And Be Less Stressed

New research by a team at the University of Warwick says that massage may help infants aged …

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Motor Skills And More! Working On A Vertical Surface

One thing that stands out to me in the schools where I work is that you never see a good old fashioned chalkboard …

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Top 3 Reasons why Occupational Therapy and Optometry Should Be Best Friends

“I went to the eye doctor and they said my eyes were fine.” As the saying goes, If I had a nickel for every time …

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Top 10 Myths of Mealtime in America

Myth #1: Eating is the Body’s number 1 priority. Why it is FALSE: …

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The Paradox of Sitting Still in Preschool

Sometimes, when people picture what learning looks like, they imagine perfectly quiet children in perfectly arranged …

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Why You May Want to Skip the Sippy Cup for Your Baby

Are sippy cups really the best cup to introduce after (or alongside) breast or bottle? Experts suggest …

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The Dangers of Distracted Parenting

Smartphones have by now been implicated in so many crummy outcomes—car fatalities, sleep disturbances,  …

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Chores For Kids: Promoting Developmental Skills

Read on to learn how common everyday chores for kids can help boost strength, proprioception, bilateral coordination, …

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What PTSD Can Look Like When Your Child Has a Life-Threatening Illness

I know we are not supposed to say the word “normal,” but we all use it in our thoughts. This morning we almost …

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Parent's Guide to Dental Health From Pregnancy to Young Adulthood

A healthy mouth begins in the womb. The way moms eat, clean their teeth, and work with medical professionals all have…

 

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Suggested Books

Play = Learning

How Play Motivates and Enhances Children’s Cognitive and Social-Emotional Growth

1st Edition by Dorothy Singer (Author), Roberta Michnick Golinkoff (Author), Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

The Out-of-Sync Child

Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder

By Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun

Activities for Kids with SPD

By Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A

Sensational Kids

Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

by Lucy Jane Miller

Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight

What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World

by Sharon Heller

The Whole-Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel et al

Smart but Scattered

The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

by Peg Dawson et al

Engaging Autism

The Floortime Approach to Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think

By Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D., 2006

The Child With Special Needs

Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth

by Stanley I. Greenspan, Serena Wieder with Robin Simons

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