Every parent experiences the world through their senses in a slightly different way. Some of us seek activity and stimulation; others prefer calm, order, and predictability. Understanding your own sensory style helps you recognise what keeps you balanced, and that balance is key to managing the daily demands of parenting. Below are three sensory styles: […]
One of my favourite tools in therapy is weighted toys, like our beloved Fudge, the weighted toy dog. He is a therapeutic aid designed to support sensory integration, emotional regulation, and overall development. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of playing with weighted toys from an occupational therapy (OT) viewpoint, particularly for children
The Importance and Development of Fine Motor Skills in Handwriting: A Focus on Occupational Therapy As children progress through their early years, one of the most important skills they develop is handwriting. While many might think of handwriting as simply a school task, it’s so much more—it’s an essential skill that lays the groundwork for
Why Visual Perceptual Skills Are the Foundation for Reading and Writing in Preschoolers As children step into preschool, they begin their exciting journey towards learning how to read and write. However, before they can decode letters and form words, they first need to develop essential visual perceptual skills. These skills are the foundation for many
Understanding Sensory Integration in Children Understanding Sensory Integration in Children: A Key to Their Development Sensory integration is a term you may have heard, especially if you’re a parent or teacher working with young children. But what does it really mean, and why is it so important for kids? Simply put, sensory integration refers to
Let’s Talk About Toddler Biting: Why It Happens and How to Handle It Let’s face it: nobody likes to talk about toddler biting. As a parent, you don’t want to hear that your little one bit their friend, and as a teacher, you don’t want to be the one on the receiving end of a
