Acorn occupational therapy

02/27/2024

Upcoming events Feb 28 Navigating Neurodiversity: Understanding and Supporting Challenging Behaviours in the Classroom Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Google Calendar ICS Description: Through the lens of neuroscience and attachment theory, this presentation will explore the intricacies....

11/10/2021

Thank you to the incredible OT Kelly Mahler for being a leader in supporting these important shifts in how we support neurodivergence. Have a read (or watch the video for the summary)

I have been supporting neurodivergent clients for over 20 years. Being in the field of neurodiversity, I have seen a...

12/11/2020

Another great resource from CanChild

This infographic highlights the activities for children with cerebral palsy to help them sleep better at night. Full version is available here: http://ow.ly/Puth50Cu5QL

11/02/2020

Happy Monday everyone! Sean Larsen is facilitating Supporting Children's Development in a Digital Age through zoom on November 19 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a free session for families and educators ! Please sign up through the West Kootenay CCRR 250-352-0407 or email samanthaz@kootenaykids.ca

10/20/2020

When we're empowering children to play outdoors, language choice matters! Are we focused on enforcing rules or supporting development? More often than not, the goal with nature-bonded parents is to strengthen connection, development, nervous system regulation and autonomy through specific word choice while ensuring a measure of safety.

08/17/2020

Had to share this one! Our actions are our most powerful teaching tools

"Teach them well. / No matter what you were taught yourself."

❤️ This one grabbed at my heart as I read it.

Words by I Wrote This For You
Found on L.R.Knost - Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources's page

07/16/2020

Once again, the very wise Brene Brown

Part 2 of my AMA answers. The questions did NOT get easier.

Today we unpack tools for raising shame resilient children and some of my favorite TV series and films that do an amazing job capturing human emotion and experience. SPOILER: "I May Destroy You" by Michaela Coel and "Normal People" by Sally Rooney are on my list!

Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/38ZBnfT

05/08/2020

What better thing to do on a beautiful spring day but to get out there and play! Get your hands messy! You are building strong hands and flexible brains 🙂

Play ❤️

04/22/2020

Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) Setting up for success: At-home learning spaces, schedules and routines POPARD Family-School Liaison presents: Supporting learning and social-emotional needs at home during COVID: Interactive sessions for parents As parents are in...