Sensory-Based Approaches for Improving Executive Function Skills in Kids
Executive function (EF) skills are essential for managing daily tasks, regulating emotions, and adapting to new situations. For autistic children…
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Wobbles, Wiggles, and Wins: Helping Kids Strengthen Their Balance
Balance is a crucial skill for children, influencing everything from their ability to walk and run to their success in…
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Sensory Validation — Validate to Help Regulate
This chicken is spicy! No, it’s not. You’re fine. Just eat it. But it’s spicy! Eat it or no (insert…
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Teaching Kids to Breathe – Simple Deep Breathing Activities for Kids
Deep breathing activities are an excellent way to help children regulate their emotions and manage stress. These simple yet effective…
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Splish Splash, I hate Taking A Bath (But Only When You’re Washing My Hair)
It’s a common conversation occupational therapists have with families: For many children, bathtime is a time to play, connect, and…
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10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress — For Parents of Neurodivergent Children
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for parents of neurodivergent children. Large family gatherings, the noises, smells, and the…
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Preventing Dysregulation – Proactive Strategies for Staying at Baseline
Welcome to the final installment of the “Back to Baseline” series! In Part Seven, we focus on proactive strategies for…
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How to Build the Ultimate “Back to Baseline” Toolkit for Emotional Regulation
Welcome to Part Six of the “Back to Baseline” series! In this installment, we focus on creating a personalized “Back…
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Co-Regulation and Behavior Supports for Getting Back to Baseline
Welcome to part five of our seven-part series, “Getting Back to Baseline.” In this article, we explore co-regulation and behavior…
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Sensory and Emotional Regulation Tools to Help Kids Get Back to Baseline
Welcome to part four of our seven-part series, “Getting Back to Baseline.” In part three, we talked about why regulation…
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