by Emerge - A Childs Place | Mar 22, 2016 | Behavioral regulation, Occupational Therapy, Parenting
9 Sleep Hygiene Recommendations for Children Sleep is an important component for health and well being, both for children and adults. According to the Occupational Therapy Practice: Framework: Domain & Process, sleep and rest are considered activities of daily...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Feb 26, 2016 | Fine motor activities, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy, Play, Speech & Language, Toys
February Toy Spotlight: Melissa and Doug Sandwich Stacking Game Photo from amazon.com This toy includes the following materials: -Bread gloves -Sandwich stacking pieces -Sandwich cards 4 Ways to Play: Race/relay Set up the sandwich pieces on opposite sides of the...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Dec 10, 2015 | Community, Eating/Feeding skills, Food and Drink, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language
Get the body ready. Sitting at the table for an extended period of time can be difficult or even excruciating for children with sensory processing challenges. We can help children get ready to sit by introducing movement activities immediately before mealtime. Use...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Nov 23, 2015 | Fine motor activities, Holidays, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration, Toys
Lista de juguetes navideños de 2015: recomendaciones del equipo de terapia de Emerge “¿Cuál es el mejor juguete para mi hijo?” “¿Qué juguetes puedo encontrar para trabajar estas habilidades específicas en casa?” A medida que se acerca la temporada navideña, nuestras...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Nov 23, 2015 | Fine motor activities, Holidays, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration, Toys
2015 Holiday Toy List: Recommendations from the Emerge Therapy Team “What is the best toy for my child?” “What toys can I find to work on these specific skills at home?” As the holiday season approaches, our families often ask what we recommend they purchase or make...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | Oct 30, 2012 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration
Thomas: Thomas was five years old when he first came to occupational therapy. His parents described him as being a ‘good child’. He had never gotten into any trouble. Thomas had never gotten out of his bed by himself. If he was put in his room, he stayed there. Thomas...
