In grade school my eldest son was having great difficulty with his handwriting. He was referred by the school to see an occupational therapist to help him with his fine motor skills. His hands would physically hurt and he would struggle to get in class assignments and tests finished within the time period allotted. He was always... Read more
Autumn is here and while we admire the beauty of the changing leaves and enjoy the cooler temps, it is also a time when many people don't wish to step outside of their house due to allergies. The pollen from trees, grasses, molds and particularly ragweed can be especially troublesome to allergy sufferers during these fall months. And... Read more
Although biting is usually considered a problem of early childhood, especially the toddler years, some children will continue or even begin this behavior in the school age years. This can be a real problem especially if your child is biting other children and adults. Biting behavior in older children is usually seen in children who have some... Read more
I just started to take a yoga class in my community and all the while I was thinking, "Wow, this would be great for someone who has ADHD." And I am not the only one who has had the same thoughts. Research has just begun to take a look at yoga as a treatment method for individuals who have ADHD, particularly... Read more
I remember going on a vacation when I was in college and getting breakfast in a diner. There was this little boy with a mischievous smile staring at me from behind his seat. His family was eating and seemed oblivious to the boy. I smiled at him and he continued to stare but then he also began to blow spit bubbles from his... Read more
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