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Maladaptive Coping

February 13, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Maladaptive Coping

I had a kid recently who is not on my caseload. Their teacher asked me offhandedly about something they do, what I would call a stim. In their case, they pick at the skin on […]

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Choosing the Right Sensory Tools

December 29, 2022 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Choosing the Right Sensory Tools

I can understand why some fidgets get labeled as “toys” — or worse, “distractions” — and taken away from kids who need them. It’s because they’re sold in bulk and trendy and seem like fun […]

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