Archive for September, 2016

• What To Expect on Your First Occupational Therapy Visit

  • September 30th, 2016
  • Posted in Tips for Parents
  • Tags: Tags: first visit, occupational therapy, parents
    

  Are you a parent who has just signed their child up for their first occupational therapy visit with The Connections Therapy Center? First of all, welcome! We have lots of… Read More »

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• Encouraging Carryover with Social Skills Activities

  • September 23rd, 2016
  • Posted in Social skills
  • Tags: Tags: activities, carryover, social skills
    

  There are lots of fun activities you can do with your children to encourage the development of healthy social skills. But how do you know that these lessons will stick?… Read More »

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• All About Weighted Blankets

  • September 16th, 2016
  • Posted in sensory processing
  • Tags: Tags: sensory processing disorder, SPD, weighted blankets
    

  You may have heard about weighted blankets, and perhaps you’re considering buying or making one for your child. A weighted blanket is basically just two pieces of fabric that are… Read More »

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• Your Child’s Olfactory System and SPD

  • September 9th, 2016
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  • Tags: Tags: olfactory system, sensory processing, sensory processing disorder, SPD
    

  Smells are an important part of our everyday lives. A good smell can remind us of fond memories or make us crave certain foods. A bad smell can make us… Read More »

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• How to Address Bullying at School

  • September 9th, 2016
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  • Tags: Tags: bullying, bullying at school, school
    

  Bullying at school is a serious issue. Sad stories of bullying and schools taking preventative steps against the problem are in the news constantly. A child with special needs is… Read More »

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