My Pediatric OT Services

01/15/2026

Our What Is.... Series - today, INTEROCEPTION.

The hidden sense behind emotional regulation.

If a child seems to “go from 0 to 100” with no warning…

If they melt down suddenly…
If they struggle to tell you what’s wrong until they’re already overwhelmed…

There’s often a hidden sense behind it — interoception.

Today’s one-page visual breaks down what interoception is, why it’s so important for emotional regulation, and how you can gently support a young person whose internal signals feel confusing or too loud.

If you’d like the free parent information sheet to go with it, follow the directions in the visual, ensuring you LIKE the post and I’ll send you the Dropbox link. ⬇️

12/25/2025

May your holidays be filled with magic and joy !
From all of us to all of you,
My Pediatric OT Services

09/30/2025

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09/03/2025

YESSSS!
My daughter gets overwhelmed very easily as a sensory sensitive. So key to stay calm 💜

08/29/2025

2025 school year 👍

08/26/2025

Back to school 2025 !!! Your little learner today is our world changer of tomorrow ❤️

08/26/2025

All the objectives we focus on in OT sessions ❤️

08/26/2025

Some students have a messy desk constantly. It's so bad that they can't find their books, homework, planner, notebooks, folders, and even a pencil. Don't flip the desk!

Here are executive functioning tips from a school based OT to help students keep their desk relatively neat so they can find the school supplies they need to learn: https://www.theottoolbox.com/organization-tips-for-students-organize-kids-school-work

08/26/2025

Preschool drop off can be tough! Here are OT-recommended tips to help with separation anxiety with the 3-5 year old crowd: https://www.theottoolbox.com/tricks-to-help-with-separation-anxiety-preschool/

07/29/2025

🖐️ Why writing in sand, shaving cream, and other textures actually boosts learning

“Do they really need to trace letters in a bin of rice?”
Yes. And here’s why.

👉 Multisensory handwriting practice isn’t just a cute sensory bin activity. It helps kids connect movement to memory, which is exactly what developing brains need.

Here’s what’s happening during those messy, hands-on writing sessions:

🧠 Tactile input activates more brain areas involved in memory and motor planning
✍️ Muscle memory builds faster when letter formation is practiced through resistance (like sand or gel)
👀 Visual-motor coordination improves when kids match what they see with how they move
🎯 Attention increases, because kids are engaged in something fun, real, and meaningful

And guess what? That means smoother transitions to pencil-and-paper writing later on. Especially for kids with sensory processing differences, this kind of practice helps build the body-based foundation for more functional fine motor skills.

So if you’re seeing messy handwriting, letter reversals, or a kiddo who just avoids writing altogether… start with the sand tray. Or the shaving cream. Or the chalk wall.

It’s not about skipping the hard stuff. It’s about starting where the body learns best.

✨ Want more easy ways to support handwriting with kids who avoid it? Let us know in the comments!