Nurturing insights, expert tips, and playful strategies to support your child's sensory journey and developmental milestones.
Just as your child’s physical body requires a balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins to grow, have energy, and function properly, their central nervous system requires a balanced “diet” of sensory input to stay regulated and focused.
At OTogether, we want to help you cut through the noise. we are diving into The science of why weighted vests work, the biological reason they often stop working, and how to use the “20-Minute Rule” to help your child thrive.
Read More Discipline failing? Your child might be experiencing a sensory meltdown, not a behavioral tantrum. Discover the OT perspective on sensory overload and learn effective rescue strategies to de-escalate.
Does your child hyperfocus on video games but struggle with simple chores? Learn why this isn’t laziness, but executive dysfunction, and discover OT strategies to help.
We believe that to truly help your child, we must look beneath the surface behavior to understand what their nervous system is actually experiencing. Breaking down the functional differences between ADHD and Anxiety, and why telling them apart is the crucial first step to helping your child thrive.
If your mornings feel like a daily negotiation wrapped in a meltdown, you are not alone. It is easy to feel frustrated and think your child is just being difficult, defiant, or stubborn. But as pediatric Occupational Therapists, we want to offer you a different lens.
For parents of children with Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD, constant motion can feel like defiance. But from an OT perspective, acting “driven by a motor” is often a biological craving for proprioceptive input. Instead of demanding stillness, we can help their nervous system feel grounded through heavy work and sensory regulation.
If you have found your way here, you might be feeling a mix of confusion and exhaustion. Maybe a teacher mentioned your child is “zoning out” in class, or perhaps you’re watching your energetic child climb the furniture for the tenth time today and wondering, “Is this normal energy, or is this ADHD?”
Children are naturally drawn to what excites them, and as parents and educators, we can use these passions as a bridge to developing essential skills.
This article explores the connection between task difficulty and participation, illustrating how well-matched tasks can enhance engagement and meaningful occupation.
How communication difficulties and sensory processing issues influence each other—and what can be done to help?
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