Jennifer Metts Pediatric Therapy Group, LLC

Jennifer Metts Pediatric Therapy Group, LLC Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Sensory play doesn’t have to be messy or complicated! Boil some leftover pasta, let it cool, and watch your little one e...
02/25/2025

Sensory play doesn’t have to be messy or complicated! Boil some leftover pasta, let it cool, and watch your little one explore—warm, wet, sticky, cold… so many textures in one simple activity!

Got a kiddo who’s hesitant about textures or new foods? Playing with food away from the table or high chair takes the pressure off! Try adding their favorite toy as a “taste tester”—sometimes, watching their toy interact makes it easier for them to join in. Who knew spaghetti could be so much fun?

We would love to be a part of your child’s story!
02/25/2025

We would love to be a part of your child’s story!

Think your child has trouble focusing? Or been told they have low attention span? Here’s a game-changer: A child’s age-a...
02/20/2025

Think your child has trouble focusing? Or been told they have low attention span? Here’s a game-changer: A child’s age-appropriate attention span is just their age ± 1-2 minutes! That means a 4-year-old focusing for 2-6 minutes is right on track. Let’s give them (and ourselves) more credit! Want tips to boost attention span? Stay tuned!

What zone are you in? 🔴🟢🟡🔵One of my favorite ways to teach kids about emotions, how to identify them, and how to work th...
01/28/2025

What zone are you in? 🔴🟢🟡🔵

One of my favorite ways to teach kids about emotions, how to identify them, and how to work through self-regulation is with the *Zones of Regulation* curriculum! It simplifies emotions into a fun and approachable way for kids to understand and talk about their feelings.

Want to start practicing self-regulation at home? Try modeling your emotions and coping strategies: “I’m feeling really tired today (emotion), so I’m going to do 10 jumping jacks to wake myself up (coping skill)!” You might be surprised at how quickly your kids pick up on it and start identifying their own emotions without any prompting.

Hi friends and family! I wanted to spread the word that my OT practice in Middletown has immediate openings, no waitlist...
07/09/2024

Hi friends and family! I wanted to spread the word that my OT practice in Middletown has immediate openings, no waitlist, and we accept most major insurance carriers (commercial/private and Medicaid). Please help me spread the word. Thank you and happy summer! Jennifer Metts Pediatric Therapy Group, LLC

Hello, everyone! With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to focus on those essential skills tha...
05/01/2024

Hello, everyone! With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to focus on those essential skills that are crucial for our children's everyday success. Here are some of the key skills and concerns we tackle at the Jennifer Metts OT Pediatric Therapy Clinic. We have immediate openings available and accept most major insurance plans. Feel free to reach out to me via direct message if you have any questions!

Do you have a picky eater? •• Here are 5 tips you can start implementing TODAY to increase acceptance of non preferred f...
03/06/2023

Do you have a picky eater? •• Here are 5 tips you can start implementing TODAY to increase acceptance of non preferred foods!

1. Include them in meal planning and grocery shopping
2. Talk objectively about the food vs subjectively (aka: facts vs opinions)
3. No more “just try it” “one more bite” “I love it so I know you will love it” etc - your job as a parent is to serve the food and be close by for safety, the child’s job is to choose when, how and how much they want to eat
4. Make it fun! Act like animals taking different bites, use unique / odd utensils like toothpicks, tongs, etc
5. Let them serve your, scooping / placing the food on your plate - waiter/waitress

If you think your kiddo count benefit from direct 1:1 intervention for picky eating or texture aversions, call today to schedule an evaluation! Jennifer Metts

Children (and adults) can often become dysregulated due to various reasons such as their environment being too loud, str...
09/19/2022

Children (and adults) can often become dysregulated due to various reasons such as their environment being too loud, strong smell(s) in a room, bright lights, needing to run, jump or move but can’t, being forced to finger paint, or even unwanted textures from foods or clothing. Here are some common signs you may see if your child is trying to communicate being dysregulated.

💡last but not least.. Palmar Reflex Grasp! Is your little one older than 6 months and having difficulty w/ dexterity, vi...
09/15/2022

💡last but not least.. Palmar Reflex Grasp! Is your little one older than 6 months and having difficulty w/ dexterity, visual coordination or possibly poor writing skills or a non-functional pencil grasp? They could possibly have a retained Palmar Reflex. Read more about this reflex on the next slides.

💡Next up: TLR - Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex - check out the following information and let me know if you see any signs of ...
09/13/2022

💡Next up: TLR - Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex - check out the following information and let me know if you see any signs of retention in your little one 📚

When a child has difficulty processing sensory input and information in their environment it may result “tantrum” or “me...
08/31/2022

When a child has difficulty processing sensory input and information in their environment it may result “tantrum” or “meltdown” behaviors - visit the link in my bio to see if your child would benefit from OT services and sensory integration activities.

💡Like the Moro Reflex, the ATNR is considered one of the two main reflexes that are essential for survival in the first ...
08/30/2022

💡Like the Moro Reflex, the ATNR is considered one of the two main reflexes that are essential for survival in the first few months of life. The ATNR is one of the first eye-hand coordination movements the baby experiences. Crawling and creeping are extremely important in the integration of the ATNR at the appropriate time (this is why crawling is still a milestone in my book, *cough* CDC *cough*). Check out the list of signs/symptoms of a retained ATNR on the last slide and contact me with any further questions or concerns.

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