Occupational Therapy 4 Kidz

03/28/2024

Shoelaces— using the COOP strategy over our last few sessions to practice and come up with a plan on How to tie laces… So proud of my grade 4 kiddo A who practiced different ways before he found the right plan that worked for him.

02/09/2024

Excellent article and love the BEST strategies from Moira Pena OT Reg. Ont.

I currently have a client who is 11 years old who is Autistic and only eats his food in a bowl with all the food groups cooked in a stew. This is what has worked for him and his family till date. His mom is worried about what will happen as he gets older and one of the areas that we are working
on is if this is also my clients goal. We began with an assessment of his sensory preferences and differences and he is keen on knowing the why he doesn’t likecertain foods and textures. Most importantly he feels safe to experiment and his preferences and choices are validated,
so that he is in control of his choices for foods and the mealtimes experience.


https://www.todaysparent.com/family/special-needs/autism-and-restrictive-eating/c

For autistic children, restrictive eating is very common. Jan Stewart shares common concerns, how to assess and practical strategies to help.

02/05/2024

So cute and they are practicing their scissor skills, balance skills and bilateral coordination while being so adorable 💕💕

01/25/2024

Motor challenges are so often missed in Autistic children and it’s so important that motor skills are assessed so that the child can participate in activities in school and play.

This recent paper discussed motor problems in individuals. The authors recommend that regardless of the cause of motor difficulties, it is important to recognise and increase awareness of motor problems in autism and that a clear assessment and intervention pathway is required.
https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15674

01/22/2024

Great freebie from HWT🎉🎉🎉

📝Get ready to celebrate National Handwriting Day! Dive into our blog and grab your FREE letter cards – ideal for tracing, coloring, and cutting. Let the handwriting festivities begin! 🎉

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01/11/2024

Correlation between motor skills and autistic traits. Great read!!

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents with social and communicative difficulties as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors. Previ…

01/10/2024

Love this infographic by thewellbalancedOT

01/08/2024

I rarely notice how my ears feel except when I wear headphones!! I prefer ear buds but my daughter prefers headphones over earbuds.

01/05/2024

Follow Kelly for 30 days of Interoceptive activities!!

12/23/2023

Be mindful to be kind, validating and neuro affirming!! We will be in our home as we celebrate in our home 🎄🎄🥰🥰💕💕

12/02/2023

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As we approach the holidays remember that your child:

* Needs you to help protect their boundaries
* Doesn't have to sit on a stranger's lap to get a picture they don't care about for "memories"
* Doesn't have to hug/kiss family members or friends they hardly see because it'll appear "rude"
* Doesn't have to love and behave at all of the holiday events you take them to
* May act out from being over stimulated & needs down time

Image credit: Mindful Maloku

11/27/2023

This recent study investigated the the relationship between and behavior in infants and mothers through measuring the heartbeats of mothers and infants and social interaction/eye gaze.
It was found that the infants with higher levels of interoception received more smiles from their mothers and made more eye contact with their mothers during the social interactions in the study.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35851-9

11/18/2023

11/11/2023

Canada Remembers!! TY veterans for your service and we are blessed to enjoy freedom here in Canada!!

11/06/2023

11/02/2023

Love the Interoception Curriculum and the adaptability to use it with everyone while ensuring validation and autonomy of the client being preserved!!

This month, I want to discuss the incredible impact that the Interoception Curriculum can have for clients with alexithymia. As an occupational therapist and advocate for approaches that see beyond the surface and get at the root cause, I’m thrilled to share how interoception can be a game-changer for clients navigating the complex landscape of alexithymia!

Read more on the blog: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/blog/embracing-interoception-how-to-actually-nurture-self-understanding-in-alexithymia/

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11/01/2023

We are pleased to announce that Kelly Mahler OTD is coming to Brampton, ON to add value to us on Interoception!! 🤩🤩

Please see brochure and QR code for the registration form!!

Please feel free to share to any one who might be interested!!