Supporting Play, Parenthood & Neurodiversity
This Black Maternal Health Guide for OTs is 23 pages filled with history, the issue of racialized health disparities in maternal care, and the integration of occupational therapy, practice framework, models, example interventions, perinatal trainings, and birth justice resources to give you a start on being a part of the change. “Black women are three…
Guess what? Yes, these pediatric OT goals are actually for us. Yes, I’m serious! This goes especially for autistic and neurodivergent populations, but honestly respect and advocating for autonomy applies for everyone. It’s important to remember that achieving goals takes time, and extend grace to ourselves, just like we do for our clients and families….
Five Anti-Racist Considerations to Look Within Your Therapy Practice – All Year Long Representation Matters in treatment media positive & relevant ways (puzzles, crafts, pretend play, videos, art) and in evaluation tools. Consider the therapy materials you have. How can they reflect the population you treat? What messages do your clients receive from the materials…
Have you heard OTs and Perinatal Mental Health connecting together? We work in so many different settings, where it can be very likely you’ll work with a new parent or an expecting family. The key is to know that you shouldn’t assume that other professionals have already talked to new parents about mental health and…
Knowing how an Autistic client learns can be so helpful. When we problem solve versus assume, so many opportunities for learning can happen (for everyone!)
A reminder for Autism Acceptance Month, and every month: Autistic individuals are not puzzles to be solved, or “fixed” to fit in. Autism is a different neurotype, and a part of the diversity of how our brains operate. In addition, Autistic children grow into autistic adults. So with April around the corner, which is known…
What to do when kids need to chew? Or perhaps you notice that everything goes directly in their mouth! Learn strategies on oral seeking habits with children and how it relates to occupational therapy. What is oral seeking? This is a phrase used to describe someone who benefits from strong sensations in their mouth, whether…
What to look for when your child is always on the go! 1. The Child’s Age: Age (this is an easy one but sometimes we forget how much young kids need to move!) Kids learn through play, and movement is often included. There’s only so much we can do in a chair! 2. The Environment:…
