OT for Kids

11/26/2025

FSSA announced today that due to nearing slot capacity they will be temporarily pausing new invitations from the Family Supports Waiver waiting list effective immediately.https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/180-Day_Press-Release.pdf

What can you do now if your loved one is on this waiting list:
-Make sure your contact information is up to date with BDS so there's no delay when invitations resume: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddars/resources/individuals/bds-waitlist-portal/

-Familiarize yourself with the new timeline and activities to complete to ensure an invitation isn't withdrawn once invitations resume:https://www.in.gov/medicaid/providers/files/bulletins/BT2025170.pdf

-Make sure you are signed up for announcements from FSSA to receive updates: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ (scroll down to Email Updates)

If at any time you have questions about Medicaid waivers, you can reach out to your local Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services office: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddars/bds/bureau-of-developmental-disabilities-services/

Indiana Family to Family is also here to provide 1:1 peer support and help you understand information like this, navigate systems, and find resources. https://www.inf2f.org/connect.html

11/23/2025

“Four clinical trials and five case reports/series were identified. Study durations were commonly 12-weeks, using 2,400–3,000 mg/day of NAC. Overall, NAC demonstrates activity in reducing the severity of symptoms, with a good tolerability profile and minimal adverse effects. Currently there are three ongoing randomized controlled trials using NAC for OCD (two adults and one pediatric), and one for excoriation.”

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4423164/

Professional-grade NAC:
https://www.healthyfamiliesforgod.com/supplements/n-acetyl-l-cysteine

(500mg per capsule so therapeutic amount per this research for these conditions would require 5 capsules daily)

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

A scary fact about Oreos we all need to know... It's amazing how much of what we eat shouldn't even be classified as food!

The sad thing is that glyphosate is sprayed on everything as a drying agent before Harvest. Buy organic or nothing!!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2mMSzy8

11/08/2025

Get to the root of the problem. Not always just a “behavior”

Are we looking for underlying causes or just prescribing meds to add more chemicals to an already taxed system?

10/30/2025

Did you know...between now and Nov 5, we will have Halloween, a time change AND a full moon? Buckle up!

10/30/2025

It’s that time of year…

🎁✨ The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide is HERE! ✨🎁

Looking for gifts that are fun 💫 and support healthy development? This guide is packed with awesome toys and products that boost 🖐️ fine motor skills, 🏃 gross motor skills, and so much more! The entire list is full of toys that are used and recommended by our team of pediatric occupational and physical therapists!

💥 It’s a BIG one — but don’t worry! Just scroll to your child’s age group or skill area to find the perfect play ideas. 🎯

Ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? 🎄🛍️

Comment 🎁 and we will send it your way so you have it to reference all season long!

10/30/2025

🎁✨ The Ultimate Child Development Gift Guide is HERE! ✨🎁

Looking for gifts that are fun 💫 and support healthy development? This guide is packed with awesome toys and products that boost 🖐️ fine motor skills, 🏃 gross motor skills, and so much more! The entire list is full of toys that are used and recommended by our team of pediatric occupational and physical therapists!

💥 It’s a BIG one — but don’t worry! Just scroll to your child’s age group or skill area to find the perfect play ideas. 🎯

Ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? 🎄🛍️

Comment 🎁 and we will send it your way so you have it to reference all season long!

10/28/2025

When in doubt..PROPRIOCEPTION!!

10/14/2025

🌟 What Are Cross Crawl Exercises? 🌟

Cross crawl exercises are movements where opposite sides of the body work together—think crawling, walking, running, and swimming! 🏃‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Cross crawl can be as simple as touching your right hand to your left knee, then switching to the other side.

These intentional cross-lateral movements are more than just physical! 🧠✨ They help build the connection between the left and right sides of the brain, allowing information to flow freely between them. This improves coordination, language skills, reading, and even hand-eye coordination! 🙌📚

Perfect for kids and adults alike, cross crawls are a fantastic way to boost both physical and cerebral abilities 💥