What is the Difference Between Co-regulation and Self-regulation?

What is the Difference Between Co-regulation and Self-regulation?

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…

That is tactile defensiveness?

What Is Tactile Defensiveness and How to Lessen the Symptoms

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…

Autism and occupational therapy: 5 Developmental Skills Improved Through OT Services

Autism and Occupational Therapy: 5 Developmental Skills Improved Through OT Services

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…