Handwriting Activities and Considerations Episode 49

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Allison

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On this episode, I will discuss things to consider when working with kids on handwriting activities and strategies. These will mainly revolve around making sure they are set up for success! Also, a special Halloween Treat: a short story written and read by my son!

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“Dysgraphia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Oct. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysgraphia.

AJOT Research Article
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, March/April 2009, Vol. 63, 182-192. doi:10.5014/ajot.63.2.182

Engel-Yeger, Batya, et al. “Handwriting Performance, Self-Reports, and Perceived Self-Efficacy Among Children With Dysgraphia.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Mar. 2009, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1865824&resultClick=3.

Ultimate Calming Multi-color Gravity Bubble Drop Liquid Motion

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Allison

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One example of a visually stimulating toy that can be calming for kids with visual sensory processing issues. It can give them something to focus on that will block out other types of stimulation temporarily.

Visual Sensory Processing Episode 48

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Allison

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On this episode, I talk about a real life example of visual sensory over stimulation. I give additional details on what to look for in kids who get visually over stimulated and kids that are visual sensory seekers.

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Halloween Tips for Kids with Autism Episode 47

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Allison

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On this episode, I give some tips for Halloween for parents of kids with Autism. Tips include planning ahead and ideas for the actual night events!

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Autism and Vitamin D Study
Feng, J, et al. “Clinical improvement following vitamin D3 supplementation in Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Nutritional neuroscience., U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26783092.

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Top 5 Infant Developmental Milestones Episode 46

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Allison

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On this episode I talk about 5 of the most important milestones for infants, why they are important, and how to encourage your infant to do the activities for those milestones.

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Milliard Anti Burst Peanut Ball 23″

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Allison

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These are great for working on tummy time, prone positions for head and neck strengthening with kids, sitting balance, vestibular stimulation, and core activities and so much more!

Interview with Jill Loftus OT from HonestOT Episode 45

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Allison

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On this episode of the Milestones podcast, I have a discussion and interview with Jill Loftus, MS, OTR/L. She is an Occupational Therapist in the Denver, Colorado area who works with kids ages birth – 8 years old. We discuss the pros and cons of Occupational Therapy home visits versus clinic visits with kids from a therapists’ perspective.

Sorry for any glitches in the audio! This was my first experience editing an interview so there are some places where things are off just a bit! And just some funny phone sounds coming through! Bear with me!

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Sensory Processing and Preschools Episode 44

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Allison

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Today I discuss the dynamics between early intervention preschools, parents, and kids with sensory processing issues. There are a lot of different perspectives coming into play with this setting, and it can be a challenge to get everyone on the same page.

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