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Philosophy

“Just” Toddler Behavior?

September 10, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on “Just” Toddler Behavior?

Somebody asked, “How can I tell if my child’s reaction to some sensory input is ‘just toddler behavior’ or a sign of some sensory processing difference?” That’s a very good question. And to some extent, […]

At Home

Adult-Imposed Consequences & Dysregulation

August 29, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Adult-Imposed Consequences & Dysregulation

This post has an audio and video recorded version for those who prefer to learn by hearing rather than by reading. Scroll to the bottom for the video of me reading it. I have a […]

At Home

In the “Wrong”

August 19, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on In the “Wrong”

My kids built an obstacle course together out of pillows and mats in our house. My son went on it first. When he got to the end, he flopped down on the mats, laying down […]

At Home

Child-Led Scissors Play

August 15, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Child-Led Scissors Play

Yesterday, my kids (age 5 and 4) found a stack of papers that my son had brought home from school. The speech therapist sent home a bunch of picture cards that he could use at […]

Recordings & Media

That Early Childhood Nerd: Consequences & Euphemisms (Podcast Interview)

July 21, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on That Early Childhood Nerd: Consequences & Euphemisms (Podcast Interview)

I had the chance to speak with Heather, the host of That Early Childhood Nerd, about the consequences post that I wrote which became somewhat infamous on Facebook very quickly.  You can listen to the […]

At Home

Staying Conscious & Mindful Through Meltdown

June 22, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Staying Conscious & Mindful Through Meltdown

(Another post where I just walk you through my thought processes during a particular day.) I pull up in the driveway expecting an evening at home, but my son is already in the driveway asking […]

Humor

Self Check-Out

June 22, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Self Check-Out

I had an epiphany recently while checking out at the store. I think sometimes parents are to their children, what self checkout machines at stores are to adults. 😂 “PLACE YOUR ITEM IN THE BAG.” […]

Elementary

Consequences

June 19, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Consequences

This post has an audio and video recorded version for those who prefer to learn by hearing rather than by reading. Scroll to the bottom for the video of me reading it. I think we […]

At Home

Asking for Playfulness

June 15, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Asking for Playfulness

A post originally from two years ago, of a time when I “got it right” with playfulness, and with seeing “misbehavior” as a plea for playfulness. *** My 2yo and I were sitting at the […]

Elementary

Teaching Kids to Write who “Hate Writing”

June 12, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Teaching Kids to Write who “Hate Writing”

I originally recorded this lecture for a group who work tutoring children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. It’s based on a lot of experiences I’ve had with children getting referred to me in my […]

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