OT PractiSe

07/09/2022

26/08/2022

DIR Floortime is an excellent child led therapy tool when working with children with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I love to incorporate activities into therapy to open circles of communication with the child ⭐️

Wondering about DIR Floortime and Floortime activities? This blog post covers the "what", "why", and "how" when it comes to Floortime as a therapy tool.

If you've never heard of or used this strategy, DIR/Floortime is a fantastic way to support development through engaging with the little one in a respectful and playful way. Floorplay is fun! It’s a joyful way to support a young child’s development through fun, meaningful, and engaging play guided by the individual's interests.

https://www.theottoolbox.com/dir-floortime-and-floor-play/

11/08/2022

This is great..."11 Things about me" invites teachers to learn a bit more about a student who has challenges in executive functioning and provides simple accommodations that can be used in a classroom setting.

From Keywell

05/08/2022

A calm down corner can be a huge asset to any classroom or home! Here's what you need to know, including HOW to create a calm down space that works:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/calm-down-corner/

27/07/2022

DCD / Dyspraxia can impact function in many areas …..

This is a great info graphic highlighting the skill areas where children with may struggle with.

20/07/2022

Occupational Therapy has been added to the Critical Skills List by Minister Damien English. This is a welcome development given the challenges employers are currently experiencing in filling Occupational Therapy vacancies in both the public and private sector. Read more here: https://www.aoti.ie/news/Occupational-Therapy-Added-to-Critical-Skills-List

15/07/2022

Parents we need to STOP making apologies for our children acting like human beings. We are too hard on ourselves and our children. Give yourself and your child grace to be human.

05/07/2022

Need a list of heavy work ideas for younger kids?

From our resource on heavy work: (https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/) "Heavy work is activity that requires effort from our muscles and these tasks usually involve pushing or pulling or lifting. The movement activities create resistance input to the muscles and this feedback is ultimately what calms and regulates the sensory system.

The sensory system that is activated during heavy work activities is called the proprioceptive system. The proprioceptive system receives messages when the muscles move to do work. These messages flow back and forth to the brain. The brain decides how much force a muscle should use based on the task at hand."

List from: http://www.hellobee.com/2015/07/31/heavy-work-for-active-toddlers/

04/07/2022

Great graphic from !

03/07/2022

Source: OT mama of twins

03/07/2022

Great visual explanation of sensory preferences. 🥤☕️🍶🥛

Graphic from .therapy

27/06/2022