Barbara Myers Therapy, LCSW

10/02/2024

14/10/2023

There is so much more to behaviour than most people think. Children don’t try to upset us, there is usually something behind it. They are communicating their need through behaviour. If we look behind the behaviour we can see a child who is doing the best they can

14/10/2023

Clapping Games are an Awesome Way to Work on Motor Skills

Miss Jaime writes "As a school-based OT, I use clapping games often with individual children, small groups, and whole classes. The things that I can learn about a child from watching them learn a clapping game are amazing. I thought I would break it down for the rest of the world so I can spread the love of clapping games!"

Read more here > https://missjaimeot.com/why-you-should-teach-your-child-clapping-games/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

14/10/2023

Happy Friday!

05/10/2023

SO MANY DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS OF SWINGING

Swinging is not only fun for all children, but it can be calming to children who struggle to regulate and help children who need sensory stimulation for learning!

01/10/2023

Here’s a 7 minute workout that can be used for helping with self-regulation, used as a brain break, or indoor recess movement activity!

Here are the full details and more on exercise/movement and self-regulation :
https://hes-extraordinary.com/improve-emotional-regulation-just-7-minutes-per-day/

01/10/2023

01/10/2023

Natural sensory ideas. Always a good idea with your kids!

Sensory play doesn't have to be complicated! Here are 12 sensory recipes that only require TWO ingredients.

Download the PDF with clickable links to the full recipe instructions: https://thecraftathomefamily.com/2-ingredient-sensory-recipes-pdf/

01/10/2023

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING?

If your child struggles with executive functioning, they may run into a few of these challenges.

01/10/2023

Wow! Love this!

01/10/2023

I really like this!