Joelle Servello - Pediatric Occupational Therapist

02/04/2020

We love vestibular input! It calms and organizes our nervous system so we are ready to tackle the rest of our day 📚

08/12/2019

And kids think they’re just playing 😉

Fine motor and gross motor classroom center activities are a great way for teachers and therapists to pack some extra punch when it comes to developmental skills! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. What Are Classroom Centers? In most preschool, primary, and elementary classrooms, at som...

04/15/2019

Whah questions do you have for these big companies?

03/13/2019

Great read! This is why extensive, motor-based evaluations are just so important!

What are retained primitive reflexes, and how do they relate to ADHD and other developmental disorders? Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for this often misunderstood condition.

03/02/2019

It’s a snow day! Today’s OT homework - go outside!

Go sledding.
Build a snowman.
Catch the flakes in your tongue!

02/26/2019

Just take a bite! It’s not so easy. Come read the 6 major steps to eating on today’s blog!

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02/05/2019

What can we do with letters on a ball?

12/31/2018

Always remember this.

12/29/2018

Meet Milton! He’s a great buddy for your picky eater. He will eat the food which may otherwise get thrown on the floor, so your picky one is still getting exposure with close proximity to the food. Who knows, he may even want to take a bite, like Milton does!

12/15/2018

If you do nothing else today, play with your kids!

12/11/2018

Spring has arrived, which means greater opportunities to get outside and enjoy what our world has to offer. But what about kids with sensory dysfunction?

12/01/2018

Educating my favorite educators on our *seven* senses and the fidgety child!

11/27/2018

When you activate your senses, your body becomes ready to learn.

11/22/2018

Products like car seats, walkers, jumpers and floor seats can lead to an issue referred to as Container Baby Syndrome due to the inability to activate important muscles. Read why babies should have time outside of these devices.

11/20/2018

Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

11/18/2018

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11/16/2018

Day 2 of a new course!

11/16/2018

A healthy lifestyle is on the outside, too. Part of caring for yourself is being aware of what we are putting ON our bodies. Shop some great and effective alternatives for someone special, or treat yourself! Link in comments