Let's Get Creative With Handwriting at Home!

Looking for some fun ways to practice handwriting at home? Not all children love the idea of pencil to paper and we definitely can think outside the lines with the activities on today’s blog!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 10, 2021Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Handwriting Apps, Handwriting

Big Emotions-Little Kids

Ever wonder why your child will throw a tantrum over the smallest of things? Or why your child will start to scream when not getting what he or she wants? Our Pediatric Occupational Therapist shares insight into what emotional regulation is and steps to take to support your child.

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 17, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Emotional Regulation, State of Regulation, Sensory Regulation, Label Emotions

Guest Blog: What is Constraint Induced Movement Therapy?

Have you heard of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy? Did you know this is an intensive program for children to support them in utilizing both upper extremities during tasks? Find out who this program would benefit!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 5, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Handwriting, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy, CIMT, Shoe Tying, Activities of Daily Living

An Occupational Therapist's Favorite Handwriting Apps

Are you looking for apps you can use on a tablet or iPad that will offer your child a break from traditional handwriting with paper and pencil? Our Pediatric Occupational Therapist has created a list of her favorite handwriting apps!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 14, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Handwriting, Handwriting Apps

Red, White & Blue Cooking With Your Family

We are excited to share with you a red, white, and blue themed cooking activity for your family created by one of our Occupational Therapists!

Occupational Therapy, Child CareJessica BarisanoMay 21, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Memorial Day, Cooking With Kids, Patriotic Pudding, Fine Motor Skills, Activities of Daily Living, Play Based Activities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Play, Picky Eating

Fine Motor Activities at Home

Are you looking for fun, fine motor activities that you can do with your children with everyday items around the house? Our pediatric occupational therapist shares 10 activities you can do with your child today!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoMay 14, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Handwriting, Problem Solving

Sensory Responses Versus Behavior Challenges

Are you curious to know if your child is presenting with sensory responses or behavior challenges or both? There are a few key differences that are shared in today’s post written by our Pediatric Occupational Therapist on the Panel.

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 26, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Problem Solving, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration

My Child Has Just Been Diagnosed. What Now?

Your child has just been diagnosed, but what do you do next? How do you sort through the information you’ve received and who do you reach out to for support?

Unpuzzling Puzzles

Did you know that puzzles are a great way to not only have fun with your child, but can also support your child in meeting important developmental milestones? Check out how each different type of puzzle can build new skills for your child to learn!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 25, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Puzzles, Visuospatial Skills, Toys for Children