Promoting Diversity Through Play by Brittney Weinerth MS, OTR/L Writing this post feels a bit scary for me. Bringing a “controversial” topic to the table of a small business is risky but I strongly believe that sharing our values will enable us to continue to serve those we are meant to serve. In the […]
How To Help Children With Sensory Sensitivities Tolerate Wearing A Mask by Thao Pham BS, COTA/L & Brittney Weinerth MS, OTR/L Note: The following information is not meant to diagnose or treat and should not take the place of personal consultation, as appropriate, with a qualified healthcare professional and/or occupational therapist. Recently the Centers for
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Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder by Brittney Weinerth MS, OTR/L At AVCTC we are passionate about supporting children with Sensory Processing Disorder as well as providing education to support their loved ones in better understanding them. As such we created a free e-book that helps you learn more about SPD. While this book is helpful for
In this post I will be highlighting a variety of approaches we believe are incredibly effective for managing challenging behaviors. In one of my first jobs out of Occupational Therapy school my mentor and supervisor (thanks Elisa!) at the time pointed me to Dr. Ross Greene, specifically his book titled “The Explosive Child”. I was
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Lego Play Suggestions by Kathryn Wise Legos, Ouch! We know what you are thinking! Those tiny little blocks scattered along the floor and you accidentally step on them! But, did you know Legos are one of the most versatile play objects and offer a ton of developmental opportunities! Legos can help children follow directions,
Written by Windy Chou MS, OTR/L Many of the thoughts that race through parents’ heads when choosing a preschool involve wondering what kind of discipline system they have, what teaching philosophy the school provides academically or socially, what are the facilities like, how accommodating or communicative will the staff be about their children’s progress,
Tone of voice can convey so much to the people you are communicating with. Tone of voice is not referring to what is being said, but is rather how something is being said. Tone conveys the emotion behind the statement. Many people know and talk about how our thoughts can often be “lost in translation”
