Ages & Stages OT

09/20/2022

🎃Get your pumpkins here and support a wonderful cause 🎃

Pumpkins for a Cause is a great organization that gives back, with over $20,000 donated to local programs over the last 2 years.

03/25/2022

2022 marks the 8th year for Jordan's Pumpkins for a Cause. Each year, Jordan grows a lot of pumpkins and selects a non-profit organization to benefit from his efforts. Jordan invites folks out for one day each fall to pick pumpkins and enjoy some fall family fun while leaving behind a donation to benefit the non-profit. Its his way of giving back to the community. Last year's event raised over $12,000 for Peace Place Respite, the 2021 selected charity. This event typically takes place one afternoon in early October each year near Vaughn, MT. Please like and share our page to stay up to date on this awesome event. *Photo courtesy of Fairfield Sun Times

12/06/2021

10/20/2021

23. Tell your child the basic rules of Halloween such as no treats until you have searched the Halloween bag. (allergies & diet restrictions)

09/03/2021

Important read for Parents! And great information for adults who use backpacks! Prevention is always key!

Now that school is in session, the American Occupational Therapy Association recommends taking notice of what items are being carried to and from school and how. The following guidelines can help:
• Make sure that the backpack that is the correct size for your child.
• Adjust the height of the backpack so that it extends from approximately 2 inches below the shoulder blades to waist level, or slightly above the waist.
• Make sure your student always wear well-padded shoulder straps on both shoulders so the weight is evenly balanced.
• When packing the backpack, distribute weight evenly by loading the heaviest items closest to the child’s back and balancing materials so the child can easily stand up straight.
• Advise the student to wear the hip belt if the backpack has one, to improve balance and take some strain off sensitive neck and shoulder muscles.
• Check that your student’s backpack weighs no more than 10% of his or her body weight. If it weighs more, determine what supplies can stay at home or at school each day to lessen the load.
• If the backpack is still too heavy for the child, consider a book bag on wheels.

11/01/2020

One of my favorite reminders....

10/27/2020

So true!

Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need, rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom.
👉👉 MOTION CHANGES EMOTION
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