The Basics of Handwriting: Does My Child Need Help? November 19, 2015 By: Kim Hall (MS, OTR/L), Encompass Occupational Therapist “Where do you start your letters?” the teacher asks the class in her sing-song voice. “At the top!” the class enthusiastically shouts back in reply. This handwriting chant is from a curriculum called Handwriting Without […]
By Christina Lorella Back-to-school time has arrived and our schedules are beginning to slowly fall into place. As everyone settles into their new routines, many families are taking advantage of the opportunity to add weekly household meetings to their schedules. While some may be hesitant about adding an additional task to their already busy agendas, […]
Is it Sensory Processing Disorder or “Bad Behavior?” By Darlene Logan, OTR/L Has your child ever fallen down spontaneously onto an uncluttered floor or thrown himself to the ground without any “good” reason? Have you ever found your child crying or hitting a friend for no apparent purpose? What may appear to be “bad behavior” […]
Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Your Child’s Success By Christina Lorella As parents and caretakers, we know that effective education stems far beyond academic curriculum. Even when provided access to the most prestigious of schools and resources, students first need to be equipped with the social and emotional tools necessary to navigate the world around […]
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy:Improving Relationships and Building Trust Through Positive Parenting By Christina Lorella Child abuse, whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional, is every parent’s worst nightmare. As loving parents, we spend our days guiding and nurturing our small children and keeping them out of harm’s way with the hope that, when the time comes […]
By Marsha Quinn: Outreach Manager, Encompass It is estimated that 1 in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder and that it is almost five times more common in boys than it is in girls (Center for Disease Control, 2015). Since April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate milestones, raise […]
