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OT Works Occupational Therapy Pediatric Center

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OT Works Occupational Therapy Pediatric Center

Formerly known as Kids N’ Sync Therapy Center, an Occupational Therapy clinic for pediatric client

SERVICES offered:
-Implementation of therapeutic models specially Developmental Individual Relationships base model (FLOORTIME)
-Sensory Integration
-Gross Motor Skills Training
-Neurodevelopmental Training
-Social Skills Training
-Handwriting Intervention
-Group Therapy
-Home and School Visit
-Home Instruction Program
-Collaboration with other disciplines including psychologist, behavior therapist, teacher and school staff

28/09/2025

🌟 Little Hands, Big Skills! ✏️

Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers

Before children can write their first letters, they need to build the foundation skills that make writing easier and more enjoyable. Pre-writing activities help strengthen little hands, improve coordination, and teach kids how lines and shapes come together to form letters. With playful practice, children gain the confidence and control they need for successful handwriting in school.

📌 Sources

We Are Teachers – Pre-Writing Activities

Reading Eggs – Pre-Writing Skills & Worksheets

Begin Learning – Parent Resources: Pre-Writing Activities

25/09/2025

🧠 ADHD Myths vs. Facts
There’s a lot of confusion about ADHD 🤯. Myths can create stigma 🚫 and make it harder for kids and adults to get the support they need. Let’s bust the myths 🔍 and highlight the facts ✅ so every child with ADHD can shine ✨.

📚 Sources

Understood.org — Common Myths About ADHD

ADHD Awareness Month — Myths and Facts About ADHD

Child Mind Institute — Common ADHD Myths

18/09/2025

🎯🎯Focus Boosters: Classroom Strategies for Kids with ADHD🎯🎯

Supporting a child with ADHD in the classroom can feel challenging—but the right strategies make a big difference! With clear structure, positive reinforcement, and strong home–school teamwork, students with ADHD can focus better, build confidence, and thrive in learning. This guide highlights practical tips and classroom supports that help kids succeed every day.

📚 Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ADHD in the Classroom: Helping Children Succeed in School. cdc.gov

HelpGuide.org. Teaching Students with ADHD. helpguide.org

Understood.org. ADHD Teaching Strategies. understood.org

William & Mary School of Education, TTAC. ADHD Information Packet. education.wm.edu

15/09/2025

🎲 My Turn, Your Turn! 🎲

Sharing and waiting can feel like the hardest game in town for little ones (especially when it’s their favorite toy 🧸 or snack 🍪). But turn-taking isn’t just about being “nice”—it’s a super skill that builds patience ⏳, communication 🗣️, and social connection 🤝.

With a few playful strategies and clear routines, parents can turn everyday moments into practice for patience and sharing success 🌟.

📚 Sources

Brookes Publishing Blog. 14 Ways to Teach Young Children Turn-Taking and Sharing Skills. Retrieved from: https://blog.brookespublishing.com/14-ways-to-teach-young-children-turn-taking-and-sharing-skills/

PBS Parents. Helping Kids Learn to Take Turns and Practice Waiting. Retrieved from: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-kids-learn-to-take-turns-and-practice-waiting

The OT Toolbox. Turn Taking. Retrieved from: https://www.theottoolbox.com/turn-taking/

11/09/2025

😡➡️🙂Emotions in Check: Self-Regulation Made Simple 😭➡️😊

Children with ASD experience emotions just like everyone else, but managing those “big feelings” can be extra challenging.
Sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and thinking style can make it harder to calm down once upset.
The good news? With the right tools, strategies, and support, kids can learn to recognize emotions, cope with stress, and build resilience—leading to happier days at home, school, and in the community.

🌟 Why It Matters
✅Emotional self-regulation = noticing feelings, controlling reactions, and choosing positive responses.
✅In autism, difficulties with sensory input, executive function, and communication make regulation harder.
✅Strengthening this skill improves independence, relationships, and school success.

⚡ Common Challenges
😡 Strong emotional outbursts → meltdowns, aggression, or shutdowns
😥 Trouble calming down → emotions last longer
🔊 Sensory overload → lights, sounds, textures, or crowds trigger distress
💬 Difficulty labeling emotions → struggle to say or show what they feel

🛠 Helpful Strategies
📊 Teach emotions visually → charts, emojis, role-play
🌬 Practice coping tools → breathing, counting, calm corner, asking for help
👩‍👧 Model calm behavior → caregivers show regulation
🎧 Use sensory supports → fidgets, weighted items, headphones, quiet spaces
🗨 Simplify communication → short words, pictures, or gestures
🧘 Therapy & structure → ABA, CBT, mindfulness, consistent routines

🌈 Benefits
✅ Fewer meltdowns & outbursts
🤝 Stronger social connections
🎓 Better focus & participation in school
💖 Improved long-term emotional health

📚 Sources

Pepperdine University. Emotional Self-Regulation in Children with Autism. onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu

Mazefsky, C. A., et al. (2013). The Role of Emotion Regulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 52(7), 679–688. PMC3830422

Gersh Academy for Students on the Autism Spectrum. 4 Ways to Help Your Child with Autism Self-Regulate. gershautismacademy.com

09/09/2025

As you celebrate your special day, always remember that you are strong, smart, and capable of amazing things. Keep dreaming big, never give up, and work hard for what you believe in. We believe in you and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll achieve!

Happy birthday Ate! 🥳✨

06/09/2025

💤 Sleep and Autism: Why It’s a Big Deal

Sleep problems are very common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — affecting up to 83% of kids. Many experience difficulty falling asleep, frequent night wakings, or waking too early. On average, autistic children sleep half an hour less per night and take longer to fall asleep compared to their peers.

These struggles are often linked to:
🌙Sensory sensitivities (light, noise, touch, temperature)
🌙Differences in melatonin production and circadian rhythms
🌙Trouble recognizing bedtime cues
🌙Medical issues like sleep apnea, reflux, or anxiety

Poor sleep doesn’t just affect the child — it can increase daytime irritability, attention and behavior challenges, and family stress.

✨ The good news? There are practical, evidence-based strategies that can make bedtime smoother, nights more restful, and mornings brighter.

📚 Sources

WebMD. Helping Your Child With Autism Get a Good Night's Sleep. webmd.com

Living Autism. Autism and Sleep: Ten Possible Strategies. livingautism.com

InBloom Autism Services. Sleeping Issues: Strategies to Change Sleeping Patterns. inbloomautism.com

05/09/2025

✨Mud, Slime & Magic: The Science of Messy Play✨

🌈✨ Messy play isn’t just about sticky fingers and splattered floors—it’s a super-powered way for kids to learn! Whether they’re squishing slime, splashing water, or smearing paint, children are building muscles, boosting brain power, and exploring their senses. The best part? There’s no right or wrong—just creativity, curiosity, and lots of giggles along the way. 🎨🖐️

📚 Sources

The Autism Helper – The Benefits of Messy Sensory Play

Crawl Walk Jump Run Therapy Clinic – Benefits of Messy Play

Eat Play Love OT – The Importance of Messy Play in Feeding Development

04/09/2025

🧩✨ Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Puzzles! ✨🧩

Puzzles are more than just a fun pastime—they’re a gateway to growth and learning. As children pick up, rotate, and connect puzzle pieces, they’re strengthening tiny finger muscles, sharpening their eyes and minds, and learning to stay focused until the challenge is complete. Along the way, puzzles teach patience, boost confidence, and encourage teamwork when shared with friends or family. From early motor skills to problem-solving and even future academic success, puzzles offer playful opportunities that support development in every area of a child’s life.

📚 Sources

Sensory Souk. 13 Benefits of Puzzles for Child Development. sensorysouk.com

Early Childhood QLD. Learning with Puzzles. earlychildhood.qld.gov.au

Montessori Academy. Benefits of Puzzle Solving for Preschoolers. montessoriacademy.com.au

27/08/2025

🧠 Unlocking Success: Executive Function in Kids

Executive functioning is like the brain’s CEO—it helps children take charge of their thinking, actions, and emotions. These skills are what allow kids to pay attention in class, follow multi-step directions, manage big feelings, and stay organized in daily life. When executive function skills are strong, children can plan ahead, adapt to change, and build independence. But when these skills are challenging, kids may feel overwhelmed, forgetful, or easily frustrated.

✨ The good news? Occupational therapy offers fun, practical, and supportive ways to strengthen executive functioning—empowering children to thrive at home, in school, and beyond.

📚 Sources

The OT Toolbox – Executive Functioning Skills (https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/)

KidTherapy.org – Executive Functioning and Occupational Therapy (https://kidtherapy.org/executive-functioning-and-occupational-therapy/)

Child Development Australia – Executive Functioning (https://childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/organisation/executive-functioning/)

Occupational Therapy Australia – How OT Can Help Your Child’s Executive Functioning (https://occupationaltherapy.com.au/how-occupational-therapy-can-help-your-childs-executive-functioning/)

22/08/2025

✨💖 Oxygen Mask First: Caring for the Caregiver

👩‍👧‍👦 Caring for children with ASD is rewarding but can also be exhausting. Burnout happens when caregivers give so much that they forget themselves. 🌱 The good news: with small steps in self-care, support, and balance, you can recharge your energy and be at your best—for yourself and your child.

📚 Sources

NUHS+. Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Caring for Children with ASD.
https://nuhsplus.edu.sg/article/avoiding-caregiver-burnout-caring-for-children-with-asd

ATG Together. Caring for the Caregiver: How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout.
https://atgtogether.com/caring-for-the-caregiver-how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout

Premier Pediatric Therapy. How Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism and Anxiety Can Cope with Stress.
https://premierpediatrictherapy.com/blog/how-parents-and-caregivers-of-kids-with-autism-and-anxiety-can-cope-with-stress

Wedgwood. Caregiver Burnout: Strategies for Families of Children with Autism.
https://www.wedgwood.org/caregiver-burnout-strategies-for-families-of-children-with-autism

20/08/2025

🍎🥄 ⭐ Small Bites, Big Wins: Mealtime Tips

Mealtimes can be a daily challenge for children with ASD, who may experience sensory sensitivities, strong food preferences, or anxiety around eating. These difficulties can make family meals stressful and limit food variety. The good news is that with consistency, patience, and the right strategies, families can create positive mealtime experiences. By focusing on comfort, clear routines, gradual exposure to new foods, and lots of encouragement, parents and caregivers can help children with ASD feel calmer, more confident, and successful at the table.

📚 Sources

Autism Speaks. Autism Food Refusal: Mealtime Tips.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/expert-opinion/autism-food-refusal-mealtime-tips

Cortica Care. Tips to Ensure Successful Mealtimes for Autistic Children.
https://www.corticacare.com/care-notes/tips-to-ensure-successful-mealtimes-for-autistic-children

Child Mind Institute. Autism and Picky Eating.
https://childmind.org/article/autism-and-picky-eating/

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
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