When to Tell Your Child they are autistic is a question many parents grapple with, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I’ve seen hundreds of families navigate this journey, each with unique circumstances....
Supporting a child with a Sensory-Based Motor Disorder (SBMD) requires understanding the nature of this condition, which typically presents challenges with coordination, balance, and sensory processing. Careful observation of behavioral indicators such as abnormal...
Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) can make everyday life challenging for children and their families. These conditions happen when the brain struggles to process sensory information like sound, touch, or movement. Understanding the different types of sensory...
Fine motor development, a vital aspect of child growth, follows a sequence of milestones. In infancy (0-12 months), children learn to grasp and manipulate small objects. Toddlers (1-3 years) refine these skills by stacking objects and feeding themselves. Preschoolers...
As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience and the mother of both a boy and a girl with ADHD (I also have three other children without ADHD), I’ve seen firsthand how differently ADHD symptoms in girls can appear. In my own family, my...
