It’s more and more common these days to hear about kids with attention problems – kids who can’t sit still, kids who can’t focus on their school work, and kids who are too distracted to carry out simple everyday tasks. We talk a lot here at The Inspired Treehouse about sensory processing needs and how they can impact kids’ ability to attend and function at school and at home. And there are also many children whose attention problems fall [Continue Reading]
Alternative Seating for the Classroom
Learn about alternative seating and how to use it in the classroom to promote attention, motor skills, and more! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As pediatric occupational and physical therapists, we believe in the power of movement! We believe that if students have the opportunity to choose alternative seating options throughout their school day, their bodies (and minds) will be awake and ready to learn! That’s why we love our ebook – Wiggle Worms: A Guide to Alternative Seating [Continue Reading]
20 Awesome DIY Fidget Toys
These DIY fidget toys are the perfect way to support kids in the classroom without breaking the bank! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. One of the most challenging things about being a school-based therapist is that we’re often faced with very large caseloads and very limited resources. The good news is that, as therapists, we are trained to problem solve situations and use what we have on hand to conquer just about any roadblock. Therapists tend to be [Continue Reading]
What is Low Muscle Tone and How Can We Support Kids With LMT?
Learn more about low muscle tone (or hypotonia) and how you can support kids who have LMT. Have you ever heard a child described by a health care professional or even a parent as a “floppy baby?” The medical term for this is low muscle tone (LMT) or hypotonia. LMT can be diagnosed at birth or later in life. The cause can be identified as an issue with the neurological or muscular systems or the cause can be unrelated to [Continue Reading]
Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom!
This awesome Back to School Movement Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom will get kids acquainted with their classroom in a unique way! We’ve been working hard on an amazing new pack of products designed to inspire co-treatment ideas between therapists. More on that soon! In the meantime, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak into some of the great ideas that we have in store! Co-treatment is a great way to infuse the skill sets of all related therapy [Continue Reading]
Are Activity Trackers for Kids Worth It?
Wondering whether activity trackers for kids really live up to all the hype? Here’s what one pediatric physical therapist thinks… *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. How many of you have coveted a FitBit or a Garmin or even an Apple Watch to finally help get you into the best shape of your life? These wearable (and fashionable) activity trackers are so popular among adults. Some of you may even benefit from some major insurance perks just by logging [Continue Reading]
Movement & Activity Challenges for Kids!
Looking for fun activity challenges for kids? This post is for you! It’s full of fun printables that you can put into action starting today! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Do you have a child who is constantly moving, never stopping even to grab a quick bite to eat? Or, do you have a child who is content to sit for hours and is unmotivated to even try to get involved in anything active? Maybe you have the [Continue Reading]
How to Help a Baby Crawl & Creative Crawling Patterns We See in Therapy
Learn how to help a baby crawl and check out some of the most common alternative “crawling” patterns we’ve seen in our therapy practice. Crawling on all fours is one of the first efficient modes of transportation for a baby. Sure, rolling can get your little one from one place to another but crawling can help him chase you from the kitchen to the bathroom in a matter of seconds! Babies often learn to crawl between the age of 6-9 [Continue Reading]
The Best OT Podcasts!
Check out all of our favorite OT podcasts! In celebration of OT Month this year, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of the best podcasts available for our favorite fun-loving occupational therapists. Whether you commute to your place of employment, enjoy long runs to work off the stress of the day, or prefer to listen and learn as you complete your ADLs (wink), we think there is something for everyone on this list! OCCUPIED ||Focus on [Continue Reading]