NAIS Occupational Therapy Center

16/02/2026

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

In our ‘What is…?’ Series, we’re breaking down big concepts that shape a young person’s world — starting with this one.

Stimming, repetitive actions which serve to regulate a child, is often misunderstood, yet it’s one of the most important ways many children attempt to calm, communicate, and feel safe in their bodies. When adults truly get it, we respond with compassion instead of correction.

Today’s visual offers a clear, child-centred explanation you can share with families, colleagues, and classrooms.

If you’d like a deeper, easy-to-print version, check the footnote of the visual — you can download a free bite-size information sheet to use at home or school.

Save this one for later and share with anyone who supports neurodivergent young people.

16/02/2026

Did you know play develops in stages?
From solo exploration to full-on group games, kids learn so much through play and every stage matters!

Here’s a quick breakdown:

👶 Unoccupied Play (Birth–3 mo): Random movements, exploring the world
👧 Solitary Play (0–2 yrs): Playing alone, focusing on their own activity
👀 Onlooker Play (2+ yrs): Watching others play, learning through observation
🧱 Parallel Play (2–3 yrs): Playing side-by-side, but not yet interacting
🤝 Associative Play (3–4 yrs): Sharing toys, beginning to interact
🎯 Cooperative Play (4+ yrs): Working together toward a shared goal

These stages aren’t steps to “rush through”, they’re building blocks for social skills, emotional growth, and cognitive development.

Play by age and stage: https://www.theottoolbox.com/play-by-age/

10/02/2026

Why handwriting fails without proper Core Strength and Hand Strength...https://ilslearningcorner.com/why-handwriting-fails-without-core-strength-hand-strength/

Do you see handwriting development falling behind when your child or students have a weak core and weak hand strength?

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Some children don’t seek more input from the world — they’re trying to cope with the amount already coming in.

If your child avoids noise, touch, busy places, certain clothes, or strong smells, it may not be fussiness or anxiety. It may be a sensory avoidant nervous system doing its best to stay regulated.

Sensory avoiders experience everyday environments more intensely. What feels ordinary to others can feel overwhelming, distracting, or even distressing to them.

When we understand this, we shift from “Why are they so sensitive?” to “What is their nervous system telling us?”

This post shares the inner voice of a sensory avoider, so parents and educators can see behaviour through a brain-based lens.

You’re not failing, and your child isn’t being difficult. They may just be protecting their senses.

If this sounds like your child, you’re not alone. Support and practical strategies make a real difference.

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🩷For the comfort of our children and therapists, all consultations and evaluations are by appointment only.
🩷Please send us a message in advance to request a schedule, as walk-in visits may not be accommodated.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you🙂

LOCATED AT: LEBAK, SULTAN KUDARAT

16/12/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

If your child is showing big emotions, sensory sensitivities, or difficulties with focus and daily tasks, 𝑶𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 can help uncover the "why" behind the behavior.
Through child-centered, play-based therapy, we support children in building regulation, confidence, and skills for everyday life.

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