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08/22/2025

https://tourette.org/youth-ambassador-program/

Learn about the Rising Leaders Program for ages 18 – 25 Learn about the Jr. Youth Ambassadors Program for ages 7 – 11 2026 Youth Ambassador Application Youth Ambassadors Lea este articulo en español The TAA Youth Ambassador Program brings together, trains and supports teens to advocate for and ...

01/15/2024

Just saw this video of Taylor swift signing an autograph. That grasp is *chef’s kiss* perfection. You don’t see it much, but it’s actually the most stable grasp and has a nice open web space. It’s great for people with low tone or pain due to arthritis. Try it and see what you think.

10/01/2023

Exciting News! 🌟 FREE trainings and events in October 🎃
For more information scan the QR code or click on the link to view all flyers for each of the training events https://padlet.com/VCSELPA/pd-flyers-2023-2024-p5nw4jcxilyuliru

09/17/2023

Many years ago, the American Occupational Therapy Association did an ad campaign to tell people about the role of OTs. There were 4 different ads. The pediatric one still moves me and has hung in my office—no matter where I’ve been working—ever since.

08/11/2023

We have such a great park and rec program in the Conejo Valley! Check out the Therapeutic Rec options and info on community resources.

https://www.crpd.org/


08/07/2023

Picky Eaters vs. Problems Feeders

Sometimes, discerning the difference between a “picky eater” and a problem feeder can be difficult. Determining whether or not your child is even a “picky eater” to begin with isn’t necessarily simple. It could just be a hiccup in their developing tastes, or a little phase they’re going through. But if your child is a picky eater or a problem feeder, they will likely require support to learn how to eat a more varied diet. If you’re concerned about a potentially “picky eater” in your life, read these common questions and learn whether SOS Approach to Feeding can help your child.

The SOS Approach to Feeding provides information and strategies to improve your skills to help even the most challenging children learn to eat.

07/14/2023

SOS Approach to Feeding Trained Professionals
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Excited to be learning some new techniques!

06/16/2023

I am excited to announce that I have completed training in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) through the Tourette Association of America.

CBIT is a non-drug treatment consisting of three important components:

1. Training the patient to be more aware of tics

2. Training patients to do competing behavior when they feel the urge to tic

3. Making changes to day-to-day activities in ways that can be helpful in reducing tics

For more information go to

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT) are highly effective treatments for tics with no drug side effects

04/03/2023

11/01/2022

Many teachers use graph paper to help students line up numbers for math problems, but did you know that graph paper can be really helpful for kids who have difficulty with sizing and spacing when printing? One letter per square and skip a square between words. You can purchase or download graph paper with any size squares you want. If your child tends to have large letters that take up a lot of space, your first inclination might be to give them more room. In reality, this kind of writer tends to fill the space they are given. Try going smaller with your square size. I promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

08/20/2022

Is your child small or tall for their age and struggling with writing tasks? Their chair or desk height could be having an impact. Ankles, knees, and hips should be at 90° angles when seated. A small stool or a big book under their feet can be used as foot rest (too bad we don’t have those big phonebooks anymore!). The desktop should be approximately 3 finger widths above the elbow when sitting up nice and tall. Don’t forget to remind them to use their helper (non-dominant) hand to hold the paper still while working.

I would love to hear if you try these adjustments and they help.