by Amanda Pahl | Oct 19, 2022 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
Halloween es una fiesta divertida y emocionante, pero para los niños con diferencias sensoriales o SPD, los disfraces pueden suponer un reto. Aquí tienes algunos consejos y trucos que pueden ayudar a tu hijo con su disfraz de Halloween este año. Consejos generales...
by Amanda Pahl | Oct 19, 2022 | Holidays, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday, but for kids with sensory differences or SPD, costumes can pose a challenge. Here are a few tips and tricks that may help your child with their Halloween costume this year. General Tips Check what materials the costume is made...
by Amanda Pahl | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Halloween es una época divertida y emocionante tanto para los adultos como para los niños. Sin embargo, para muchos niños neurodivergentes, este emocionante acontecimiento puede causar cierto estrés y frustración. Al conocer los posibles factores desencadenantes y el...
by Amanda Pahl | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Halloween is a fun and exciting time for both adults and children. For many neurodivergent children, however, this exciting event can cause some stress and frustration. By learning about potential triggers and support that we may provide, we can work to ensure that...
by Amanda Pahl | Sep 28, 2022 | Autism, Autismo, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
El enmascaramiento autista es cuando una persona autista oculta o altera sus respuestas naturales para parecer más neurotípica. En el pasado, algunos terapeutas, educadores y familias pueden haber enseñado explícitamente conductas de enmascaramiento para ayudar a los...
by Amanda Pahl | Sep 28, 2022 | Autism, Autismo, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Autistic masking is when an autistic person hides or alters their natural responses in order to appear more neurotypical. In the past, some therapists, educators, and families may have explicitly taught masking behaviors in order to help the individuals that they work...
by Amanda Pahl | Aug 3, 2022 | General information, Physical Therapy, Sports
Primeros zapatos para caminar En qué hay que fijarse : Talonera robusta y profunda para dar soporte al tobillo Puntera ancha para permitir la separación natural de los dedos del pie para ayudar al equilibrio Suela flexible para permitir el fortalecimiento de los...
by Amanda Pahl | Aug 3, 2022 | General information, Physical Therapy, Sports
First Walker Shoes What to look for : Sturdy and deep heel cup to provide ankle support Wide toe box to allow for natural toe splay to help with balance Flexible sole to allow intrinsic foot muscles to strengthen The shoe pictured to the right is the Stride Rite...
by Amanda Pahl | Jun 10, 2022 | General information, Parenting, Speech & Language, Travel
Con el final de la escuela y el comienzo del verano, muchas familias se tomarán vacaciones, comenzarán campamentos de verano o cambiarán sus rutinas. Estas son algunas formas de apoyar el desarrollo del habla y el lenguaje de su hijo durante el verano: Una de mis...
by Amanda Pahl | Jun 10, 2022 | General information, Parenting, Speech & Language, Travel
With school ending and summer beginning, many families will be taking vacations, starting summer camps, or changing up their routines. Here are some ways to support your child’s speech and language development over the summer: One of my favorite ways to develop or...
