Miss Melissa’s Halloween Sensory Invention

Posted on October 28, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

In occupational therapy we love to explore and create! Here’s what we are up to this week: Halloween is here, which means it’s time to make…. LAVA SLIME Ingredients: 5 oz. bottle of Elmer’s clear school glue 1 TB liquid watercolors 1 TB red color 3oz. Sta-flo liquid starch Instructions: B...

The ADHD Challenge: Strategies for Resolving Problems in the Morning

Posted on October 19, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

The alarm rings. Your child hops quickly and happily out of bed. After brushing her teeth, she heads for the closet and picks out something to wear. Before her first mouthful of Cheerios, she checks her backpack to make sure that she’s got all of her homework is completed and present. Then she ...

Give Your ADHD Child a Sensory Break Today

Posted on October 13, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Do you breathe a sigh of relief when your child finally heads off to school? Do you find yourself anxiously anticipating her return home, not knowing what mood she’ll be in? The morning routine didn’t go so well, so you pray that the afternoon will run more smoothly. You can already see the ...

ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis

Posted on October 8, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults. It is described as a “persistent” or on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that gets in the way of daily life or typical development. Individuals with ADHD may also have difficulties with main...

ADHD AWARENESS MONTH 2015

Posted on October 4, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

October is ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) awareness month. ADHD is a serious public health issue. ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, and religious and socioeconomic background. Long ago just about every mainstream medical, psychologic...

National School Backpack Awareness Day 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) sponsored National School Backpack Awareness Day, an annual national educational event to call attention to health problems in children and adults caused by backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly. Think the books and school supplies th...

Miss Melissa’s Fall Sensory Inventions

Posted on September 14, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Look each month for new ideas from Melissa Polensky COTA/L. She will be sharing great ideas for easy, fun and sensory rich activities that help to support occupational therapy and speech therapy goals. School has started which means it’s time to make: Flubber! Ingredients: ¾ cup cold water 1 cup...

Fall 2015 Group Schedule

Posted on September 4, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Budding Writers For Ages 3-5 ~ Tuesdays from 2-3 pm, 4 sessions (10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27) This occupational therapy led group is for children who are struggling with beginning to write or color or who avoid doing fine motor activities. Participants gain body awareness and the skills needed to b...

Miss Melissa’s Sensory Inventions

Posted on August 10, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Miss Melissa’s Summer Sensory Inventions Need one last summer activity before you send your kids to school? How about making….. Kool-Aid Playdough!! Ingredients: 1 cup of flour ¼ cup of salt 1 pack of Kool-Aid ⅔ cup of water 1 tb. of oil Instructions: Mix the flour, the salt, and the Kool-...

Summer Resources for August

Posted on July 31, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Wilsonville’s Fun In the Park Fun in the park is a unique FREE festival and wholesome celebration of a community coming together through collaborative efforts of churches, businesses, clubs and civic groups. There is so much to do at this family friendly event that you will not want to miss a s...

Depression in the African American Community

Posted on July 14, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Clinical depression is more than life’s “ups” and “downs.” Life is full of joy and pain, happiness and sorrow. It is normal to feel sad when a loved one dies, or when you are sick, going through a divorce, or having financial problems. But for some people the sadness does not go away, o...

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