Marci Gutmann Occupational Therapy LLC

01/22/2019

https://www.facebook.com/625758604/posts/10156809477113605?sfns=cl

A new study finds that behavioral modification before medication produces better outcomes for kids. It's hard work, but parents owe it to their children to try.

01/05/2019

https://www.facebook.com/1391733054/posts/10217371474744129?sfns=cl

A day in the life of a child on the autism spectrum using the coke can explanation.

09/09/2018

https://www.dontpayfull.com/blog/free-things-and-grants-for-kids-with-special-needs

The complete list of free things and grants for kids with special needs!

12/07/2017

http://lancasteronline.com/features/trending/losing-our-grip-more-students-entering-school-without-fine-motor/article_c0f235d0-7ba2-11e5-bf0d-5745f74f9717.html

Schools are having to spend more money on occupational therapy because children are entering school without fine motor skills.

02/12/2017

https://yourot.com/parenting-club/2016/5/16/why-our-children-are-so-bored-at-school-cant-wait-and-get-so-easily-frustrated?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

I am an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience working with children, parents, and teachers. I completely agree with this teacher’s message that our children are getting worse and worse in many aspects. I hear the same consistent message from every teacher I meet. Clearly, throughout my…

12/01/2016

https://www.spdstar.org/basic/2016-holiday-sensory-gift-guide

Are you looking for a holiday gift or a stocking stuffer for someone with sensory needs? Check out these links. Happy Holidays!

09/01/2016

With all the back to school posts I will post this one. To all the past, present and future kids and parents I work with who are doing the best they can: I will never forget you!

08/24/2016

Welcome back to school. Check out this boy. We can do anything if we believe in ourselves and have support!

https://www.facebook.com/nbcnightlynews/videos/10154538055963689/

03/22/2016

I am constantly being asked how to deal with picky eaters by my clients and friends. Kids with sensory issues are picky for so many reasons- color, texture, taste, bad experiences, anxiety, resistance to try new things- the list goes on... Here are some helpful hints!

02/24/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ellentv/videos/10154128488717240/

People with Autism are employable, they are valuable and they are important. So are the people who employ them. Love love this segment.

01/20/2016

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/07/107316/breakthrough-study-reveals-biological-basis-sensory-processing-disorders-kidsi

Sensory processing disorders are more prevalent in children than autism. In a groundbreaking new study, UCSF researchers have for the first time shown a biological basis for the disease in the brain structure.

01/13/2016

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/07/08/why-so-many-kids-cant-sit-still-in-school-today/

A pediatric occupational therapist says schools keep kids in their chairs far too long.