Help Your Child Settle into the New School Year

Psychology

Speech Pathology

Occupational Therapy

As the new school year begins, many children and teenagers experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. From a child’s perspective there is a lot to worry about.

Seven Ways to Nurture Fine Motor Skills

Occupational Therapy

The coordination and control of the small muscles in our hands and fingers that enable precise movements are called fine motor skills. These skills are crucial for tasks like holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt and other activities that require accuracy and dexterity.

What is Interoception?

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Interoception is a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of our sensory experience that plays a crucial role in how we understand and respond to our bodies.

What are the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder?

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) occurs when the brain has difficulty receiving and responding to information from the senses.

Sensory Rooms Explained

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

A sensory room is a specially designed space that caters to individuals with sensory processing issues, such as autistic people, those with ADHD, dementia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other sensory challenges.

Understanding Autistic Burnout

Psychology

Occupational Therapy

Autistic burnout is a phenomenon that many autistic individuals experience at some point in their lives.

What Are Fidget Toys and How Do They Work?

Occupational Therapy

Fidget toys are small, handheld objects or gadgets designed to provide sensory stimulation and help individuals manage restlessness, anxiety, or attention-related issues.

All About Sensory Chews

Occupational Therapy

Sensory chews are small, chewable, tactile sensory aids that allow children and adults to chew an object safely.