Weighted blankets for children have been gaining in popularity in recent years. But what are they? Are they safe? Do they really help people sleep better? And how on earth do you choose the right one? The answers to these questions get even more complicated when we start asking about children and weighted blankets. As…
What is regulation when referring to human emotions and behavior? Self-regulation and co-regulation are two different types of regulation that are seen in both adults and children. What happens when children display too much energy or not enough for the situation? In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between these two types of…
Tactile defensiveness can cause problems with everyday activities for those affected by it. People who suffer from tactile defensiveness may have an aversion to certain textures or feel overwhelmed by certain textures. This can make it difficult to perform tasks such as dressing oneself, brushing teeth, or eating. In this blog post, we will discuss…
Occupational therapy is often recommended for children on the autism spectrum. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle with developmental skills that occupational therapists address. But what skills do OTs work on, and what intervention strategies to OTs use when they are working with children with autism? As an occupational therapist who works with…