Dr. Jennifer Gordon/ J. Gordon Psychology

04/07/2026

If you're looking for a paediatric O.T, we have a great team!

Questions or bookings: admin@jgordonpsychology.com

Learn the difference between sensory diets and movement breaks to support focus, regulation, and attention in children.

03/29/2026

The signs of slow processing you may have missed...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-09-processing-speed-slow-processing-speed-makes-simple-tasks-daunting-kids/

03/29/2026

🧩 Sensory Diet or Movement Break?

💥 Movement Break = quick burst of activity (jump, stretch, dance) to refocus.
🛠 Sensory Diet = planned activities to meet unique sensory needs all day long.

💜 Drop a 💜 for a printable that shows the difference!

03/28/2026

The average autistic girl is diagnosed 4 years later than her male peers. In that time, she receives an average of two to three incorrect diagnoses anxiety, depression, OCD, sometimes an eating disorder while the real profile goes unseen. By the time someone finally says the word autism, many of these girls have already spent years believing something is fundamentally wrong with them as a person. It does not have to go this way. Understanding what autism actually looks like in girls the masking, the after-school collapse, the intense friendships, the perfectionism changes everything. Read our full guide and find out what to look for, what to say, and what support actually works.

03/04/2026

We have a new paediatric Occupational Therapist, Cathy Phung, joining our team!

Cathy's area of focus includes directly supporting children's:
- fine and gross motor development
-emotional regulation skills
-sensory processing/regulation
-executive functioning skills
-feeding
-toileting
-daily tasks and routines

Cathy is grounded in a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach. She creates a supportive environment where children feel understood, capable, and ready to thrive.
She also works collaboratively with caregivers to develop practical, individualized strategies that fit naturally into family routines.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like more information or to book in a free 10-minute phone consultation with Cathy.

admin@jgordonpsychology.com

02/23/2026

Talking to kids about mental health helps reduce stigma, build trust & normalize emotions. J. Gordon Psychology, Edmonton.

02/19/2026

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02/16/2026

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02/03/2026

Sometimes, kids just need to move, push, crash, or chew their way to calm! These four proprioceptive activities are perfect for helping kiddos regulate their energy and emotions:

1️⃣ Crashing: Jump and crash into couch cushions, a bed, or a beanbag chair. Safe, fun, and surprisingly calming!
2️⃣ Stomping: Stomp in puddles, leaves, snow, or on floor targets made with colored tape. Big movements, big regulation!
3️⃣ Heavy Work: Push or pull a laundry basket full of books, do wall pushups, or practice animal walks. Strength + calming in one!
4️⃣ Chewing: Gum, chewy snacks like bagels or granola bars, or raisins/dried fruit can help kids self-soothe.

👇 Want to learn more about proprioception? Drop a 👏🏼 below and we'll send you some of our favorite resources!

02/03/2026

01/02/2026

“Who started it?” never fixes the problem. But “What do you need right now?” just might.

Teach kids to name feelings, describe what happened, and ask for what they actually want-without the blame. That’s how emotional intelligence sounds in real life. And it starts with an “I.”

01/02/2026

Some have had issue with this image using hard candy. Our take: Nothing is a steadfast "rule" when it comes to regulation. Switch out the items that don't work for you or your kids, students, team, family, etc. Replace with something else. Or skip it all together. Here are more ideas for calming strategies: https://www.theottoolbox.com/calm-down-corner/