Amity Point

09/06/2025

🌟 Sensory Processing & Dysregulation Explained 🌟

Every child takes in the world through their senses — touch, sound, sight, taste, movement, and more. When the brain has a hard time organizing and responding to all this input, it’s called sensory dysregulation.

👉 This might look like:

Big meltdowns in noisy places 🛑

Avoiding certain textures or foods 🍽️

Always on the move 🏃‍♀️

Trouble calming down or staying focused 🧩

A little dysregulation is normal (we all get overwhelmed sometimes!). But if it’s impacting your child’s daily life, friendships, learning, or routines — occupational therapy can help.

✨ At Amity Point, our pediatric OT supports children in building the skills to manage their sensory world with confidence.

💡 If this sounds familiar for your child, reach out — you don’t have to navigate it alone.

09/04/2025

✨ What is Pediatric OT? ✨

Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) helps kids do the “jobs” of childhood—like playing, learning, moving, eating, and taking care of themselves.

An OT supports children who may:
🧩 Struggle with focus or attention
🖍️ Have trouble with handwriting or fine motor skills
🥄 Find eating or trying new foods hard
🏃 Need help with coordination or sensory challenges
😔 Get frustrated with everyday routines or self care tasks
👕 Difficulty with dressing, toileting, bathing, sleeping, eating, hygiene tasks

OTs use play-based, fun activities to build the skills kids need to grow, learn, and feel confident in their daily lives.

Think of OT as helping kids reach their full potential—in school, at home, and in play.

Because when kids can do the things that matter to them, the whole family thrives.

09/02/2025

🖐3 Easy Ways to Strengthen Hands for Handwriting! ✍️

Is your child working on improving their handwriting? Strong hands and fingers are the foundation! Before pencil meets paper, kids need strength, coordination, and stability in those little muscles.

Here are 3 fun, OT-approved ways to build hand strength at home:

1. Draw or color on vertical surfaces
Use an easel, window, or tape paper to the wall! Working on a vertical surface strengthens shoulders, wrists, and fingers — all crucial for steady handwriting.

2. Play with playdough or help with cooking
Squish, roll, pinch, stir, and knead! Whether it’s playdough or cookie dough, this kind of resistance play boosts hand and finger strength in a fun, hands-on way.

3. Put weight through the hands
Try wheelbarrow walks, crawling through obstacle courses, or animal walks! These activities build shoulder and core strength — key for good posture and endurance while writing.

💡Why it matters:
Handwriting isn't just about holding a pencil — it takes strength, control, and coordination from the shoulder down to the fingertips. Helping your child build those muscles now supports smoother, more confident writing later on!

08/25/2025

August Moms Group is Thursday August 28th at 6pm at Happy Joe's Pizzagrille

08/18/2025

🎉 We’re brewing up something BIG this Saturday! ☕✨ Join us for IEP Empowerment, — and get fueled by the amazing Kawi Coffee truck ☕🚚. You won’t want to miss it! 🎉
😉📚 Come sip, smile, and be empowered with us! Sign up today at amitypoint.org

🚐☕ Your weekly dose of Kawi Coffee is here! Catch us on the move from August 18–23:

📅 Monday: Off for our Heart Warrior’s cardiology appointment ❤️ (sending love and strength to all the brave little fighters out there)
📅 Tuesday: S&V Fence, Walcott — 7am–12pm
📅 Wednesday: Private Event (we love being part of your special moments!)
📅 Thursday:
📍 Front & Hacker St, Buffalo — 7am–12pm
📍 Fillmore School, Davenport — 1:30pm–3pm
📍 Bluegrass School — 4:00pm–5:30pm
📅 Friday: Blessings Boutique, Bluegrass — 7am–12pm 📅
Saturday: Amity Point, 3906 Lillie Ave, Davenport — 8:30am–11am

✨ Got an event coming up? Let’s caffeinate it! 📞 Call us at 563-349-6278 or 📧 email kawicoffee20@gmail.com to book!

Thanks for being part of our journey—coffee, community, and a whole lot of heart.

08/12/2025

This Saturday, August 16th we're handing out gift bags of the essential period products we've collected. We have limited bags to hand out, so sign up your teen and tween girls today and let's make sure all the QC girls can start the school year with 🔹confidence!🔹
💪➡ http://bit.ly/45cemFn

08/08/2025

Getting your kids ready to go back to school can be stressful! We want to help lower stress when it comes to the start of the school year.
🎉Spend time with the family exploring the Fejervary Learning Center at the 🎒Back 2 School Bash🎒. We will be hosting free family activities, local vendors, nature crafts, and more while handing out school supplies during this back-to-school focused event (While supplies last - Child must be present to receive supplies).🎉
📅Saturday, August 9 | 12-3PM
📍Fejervary Learning Center | 1800 W 12th St

07/31/2025

We are so excited to have Ashley Traylor provide information and support at our IEP Empowerment Event. Join us August 23rd either virtual or in person to learn more, ask questions, hear from others with similar struggles, and feel empowered!

Choosing The Right Advocate: Private Special Education Advocates vs. State-Funded Options

04/05/2025

😎🎶Sensory Saturday🥳🎶
Ever wonder why your child craves movement or avoids loud sounds? That’s sensory processing at work! Understanding how your child takes in the world can make a big difference in how they learn, play, and grow!

Stay tuned every Saturday as we dive deeper into sensory tips, tools, and strategies to help your child thrive!

04/05/2025

Come check them out and join us for a day of connection, learning, and sensory fun at the Autism Resource Fair! We can't wait to see all the smiling faces, share some sensory joy, and connect with families and professionals in our amazing community.

Let’s play, explore, and celebrate together – see you there!