OT Tips for De-Escalating a Child’s Melt-Down
Before we discuss ways to reduce a melt-down, let’s clearly define what exactly a melt-down is and what it [...]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children- OT’s Role and Recommendations
Some of us television connoisseurs may automatically think of the show "Monk" when the topic of OCD or obsessive [...]
Dravet Syndrome: What is it and what can Pediatric OT do?
Approximately 0.0064% of the United States population has a disorder called Dravet syndrome, a devastating disorder for young children [...]
Predictability in Childhood: The Importance of Creating a Daily Routine with Flexibility
There are hundreds if not thousands of research articles and blogs available online that tout the necessity of having [...]
Positive and Negative Reinforcement for Children in the Screen-time Age: An OT’s Perspective
At times, parents get desperate and the reasons behind it are totally relatable to others in a similar situation. [...]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children: Can OT help parents with managing difficult behaviors?
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is not and should not be such an easy condition to diagnose. Young children, especially [...]
