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In the middle of busy days, getting dressed, getting to school, getting dinner on the table, it is easy for […]

If you have worked with an occupational therapist, you may have heard the term “sensory diet.” It is one of

Some days you just cannot get outside. It is pouring rain, someone is getting over a cold, or the schedule

If your child spins in circles until they fall over, hangs upside down off the couch, or cannot seem to

You may have heard the word proprioception come up in an OT evaluation or sensory checklist. It sounds technical, but

  One of the most common things we hear from parents at Brainwaves OT is some version of: “I wasn’t

  If you have ever spent time around a pediatric OT, you have probably heard the term “heavy work.” It

  Every kid has moments of big feelings or meltdowns. But if your child’s reactions seem more intense than other

If you are looking for social skills support for your child in San Luis Obispo or the surrounding area, you

You have probably heard the term “motor skills” before. But sensory motor skills are a little different, and understanding them