Winnipeg Occupational Therapist Discoveries in Therapy

08/29/2025

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

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This was originally posted in 2017, and the information is still relevant today!

"Babies NEED tummy time! At 11 months old, this little cutie should have a nicely rounded head, developed S curves in his neck and low back, and flexible legs that move in and out of various sitting positions. But, largely due to lack of time on his tummy and OVERUSE of "baby containers" such as bouncy seats, swings, and car seat carriers that go from car to grocery store to restaurant, he has positional plagiocephaly (flat skull) a big ol' C curve in his spine preventing him from getting on hands and knees to crawl, and hips and legs so tight he can't even straighten his knees! And these are only the outwardly visible problems...too much pressure on baby's spine and vision centers of the brain from lying on their backs are detrimental to development! So....tummy time, tummy time, tummy time! Do it!"

08/17/2025

https://fb.watch/By9B9AO9xs/?

08/15/2025

Wow

https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/prenatal-painkiller-use-associated-with-autism-adhd-in-children-403513?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMMYfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuZ6AnC48UXhM5sOp-hc9x5lTw_HaSlAvbIKqzlEQNIAIGIey2MGzmwpK8G0_aem_lG_kVtyiutAT1O18PuQ3eA

Mount Sinai researchers used the Navigation Guide methodology to review 46 studies on prenatal acetaminophen exposure. Higher-quality studies showed a stronger link to autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

07/21/2025

Re-sharing this Polyvagal Institute-approved graphic for you to study, refer to, and share!
☑️ This diagram was reviewed and approved by our co-founder, Dr. Stephen Porges, himself.
We hope this graphic helps to deepen your understanding of Polyvagal Theory and supports you wherever you may be on your personal and professional journey.

Why did we create this version of an ANS graphic? Well, sometimes Polyvagal Theory is misrepresented in the infographics that spread widely across the internet. Some illustrations ignore the very important hybrid states you'll find here; even more forget to show that these states happen on a continuum. And very few mention that behavioral reactions differ greatly depending on whether we detect an environment of safety or one of threat.
In our portrayal of the Autonomic Nervous System States, we've included lots of details to give you an even more comprehensive polyvagal-informed lens.

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07/15/2025

Looks good!

Watch the video below to learn more about this 3-day virtual event for special educators, SLPs, and related service providers working with preschool-age autistic children.

07/12/2025

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06/27/2025

Wow…do you know how many decades some of us have waited to hear this…

At the American Medical Association House of Delegates annual meeting last month, they adopted a resolution (Resolution 706) originally enti...

06/16/2025

Crawling! ... very important...

Sonia Story, M.S. discusses the importance of crawling for optimal development, with relevant research and perspectives from pediatric physical therapists.

06/09/2025

https://fb.watch/A5YnorqKmR/?

05/30/2025