by Molly Kolstad | Mar 2, 2021 | Behavioral regulation, Fine motor activities, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
Sensory bins … What are they? Why do we use them for therapy? Sensory bins are fun (and functional) therapy tools! They provide the opportunity to experience different textures during play and for some kids, it can help increase their tolerance of different...
by emerge | Oct 5, 2020 | Behavioral regulation, Floortime/DIR, General information, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Okay, so as parents, caregivers, grandparents, favorite aunts/uncles, childcare workers, etc. we probably spend a lot of time assessing risk. Our natural instinct is to protect, preserve. This is evidenced by the outlet covers, and baby gates. By the helmets and...
by emerge | Sep 30, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration
How do you know how to move your foot from the gas pedal to the break without looking down while driving? How do you know how much force to use when picking up a glass of water from the table? Your body’s proprioceptive system guides these movements! The...
by emerge | Aug 25, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, Emerge programs, Floortime/DIR, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, School, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Telehealth, Uncategorized
For many families, getting ready for back to school looks a lot different than it has in years past. Afterall, who needs new shoes and a bookbag when your school is inside your home and on a computer? As we embark into this new terrain, taking a minute to evaluate a...
by emerge | Jul 28, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What does wearing a mask mean for our children’s social development and how can we help support it during COVD-19. When we think about teaching children to recognize emotions, we often think about helping them understand that a smile means...
by emerge | Aug 22, 2017 | Behavioral regulation, Community, Emerge programs, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
El metrónomo interactivo (IM) es una herramienta de evaluación y tratamiento que se utiliza para mejorar el control y la coordinación motora, las preocupaciones sobre el procesamiento sensorial, el procesamiento cognitivo y la atención y el enfoque. Los niños con...
