Teacher Marj - OT

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Today, as we celebrate mothers everywhere, let's take a moment to honor the incredible strength, love, and patience of all mothers.

Your unwavering dedication and boundless compassion are beacons of light in the lives of your children.

Despite the unique challenges you may face, your love knows no bounds, and your determination inspires us all.

Thank you for being the amazing mothers that you are, today and every day. ❤️

03/03/2024

Magandang araw po! Muli po namin kayong inaanyayahan na dumalo sa ikatlong serye ng aming Home Empowerment Program. Ito ay magaganap sa Marso 7, 2024, Huwebes, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Mapapanood ninyo ang talakayan sa page ng PCMC Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics.
Ang paksa ng programa ay mga mabilis ninyong maunawaan ang ugali ng inyong mga anak na meron Autismo.
Maari lamang pakisagutan ang link sa baba para sa inyong registration.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGZOGLg4oKH-H2brOa7eiZXhXPls-_xzmzVwLpNPVk87BqwQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

08/02/2024

Always remember the ABCs of Behavior: Always be aware of what you show to your children. If your response is good, we will get a positive outcome. However, if your response doesn't yield a favorable result, explore and try other approaches until we achieve it. 🤗

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08/02/2024

23/12/2023

🧠While every child benefits from physical activity, some children exhibit a heightened need for movement. You might observe these children engaging in activities that seem unsafe, such as climbing furniture, collisions, jumping off objects, running into others while standing in line, or pushing peers in a busy environment.

🧠This behavior may be a result of their bodies seeking additional proprioceptive input. The proprioceptive system, crucial for body awareness, also significantly influences self-regulation, attention, and focus.

🧠In particular, the proprioceptive system's role in attention and focus is noteworthy. Adequate proprioceptive input helps children maintain better attention during tasks and enhances their ability to concentrate on academic or play activities.

🧠For some, engaging in physical activities that provide this input can contribute to improved focus, making it easier for them to participate in and complete various tasks. Recognizing and addressing the proprioceptive needs of these children can thus positively impact their attention span and overall ability to stay focused in different environments.

For more information on the impact of heavy work, check out this resource: https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/

16/09/2023

07/09/2023

07/09/2023

There is a lot happening all at once when we jump, swing, spin, or roll! Here is a graphic explanation of the vestibular system:

http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/vestibular-activities.html

05/03/2023

Let's talk about SENSORY ISSUES.

When we talk about sensory it pertains to: sight, sound, taste, smell, touch, balance, awareness of your body movements and sensations.

Each children with sensory problems are unique. It can differ from one activity to the other or they can be sensitive today but tomorrow they are okay.

Most neurodevelopmental cases such as ASD and ADHD have this issues. So now, I want to share the different kinds of children with sensory problems.

Please pertain to the pictures below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Kid #1: LOW REGISTRATION
(The normal amount of sensations we feel, IT WAS TOO LITTLE FOR THEM.)
In this scenario, the child is talking to other people who GIVES them the sensation they want to feel.

Kid #2: SENSORY SENSITIVITY
(The normal amount of sensations we feel, IT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THEM.)
In this scenario, the child is talking to other people who GIVES them the sensation they DON'T want to feel.

Kid #3: SENSORY SEEKING
(The normal amount of sensations we feel, IT WAS TOO LITTLE FOR THEM.)
In this scenario, the child's mind and body wants to GET the sensation in the environment.

Kid #4: SENSORY AVOIDING
(The normal amount of sensations we feel, IT WAS TOO MUCH FOR THEM.)
In this scenario, the child's mind and body wants to AVOID the sensation in the environment.

This awareness would help you understand what your child is going through and to address the propper strategies they need to cope with it.

15/02/2023

Happy valentine's day! ❤️❤️❤️