Recognizing and Addressing Interoception Challenges in Autistic Children

For many autistic children, interoception—the ability to recognize and interpret internal body signals—can be a significant challenge. Interoception is crucial for understanding feelings of hunger, thirst, fatigue, and emotional states. At the Children’s Therapy Center, we specialize in supporting children facing these challenges through targeted occupational therapy strategies, especially for those experiencing sensory processing disorder. Understanding Interoception Challenges in […]

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Practical Strategies to Enhance Interoception in Children

Understanding interoception is essential for children, as it helps them recognize and respond to internal body signals like hunger, fatigue, and emotions. For many kids, especially those with sensory processing disorder, developing interoceptive awareness can be challenging. At the Children’s Therapy Center, we are dedicated to providing occupational therapy strategies that empower children to tune into their bodies and

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5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Interoception at Home

We’re back for our second post in our 5 part series all about interoception. Interoception is the body’s ability to understand its internal signals, like hunger, thirst, or needing to use the bathroom. For children who struggle with interoceptive awareness, daily life can be challenging. Whether they’re not recognizing when they need a drink or

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Understanding Interoception: How It Impacts Your Child’s Daily Life

Introduction to the Interoception Blog Series Welcome to our blog series on interoception, an essential yet often overlooked sense that helps children understand and respond to the signals within their own bodies. Interoception plays a critical role in managing physical needs, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. In this series, we will dive into the importance of

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The Crucial Role of Separating the Two Sides of the Hand in Fine Motor Development

Fine motor development is a cornerstone of childhood growth, influencing a child’s ability to perform intricate tasks that lay the foundation for later academic and life success. One often underestimated but crucial aspect of this development is the ability to separate the two sides of the hand. From infancy to early childhood, this nuanced skill

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50 Visual Motor Activities to Support Development

Visual motor activities play a crucial role in a child’s overall development by promoting the integration of visual perception and motor skills. These activities involve coordinating what the eyes see with the body’s movements, enhancing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. As children participate in these activities, they strengthen the neural connections between

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10 Strategies for Managing Attention and Focus in Children with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can make it difficult for children to focus on tasks and sit still. But fear not, parents and caregivers! There are plenty of strategies for managing attention and focus in children with ADHD that can help them thrive. Here are a few tips to help you

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How to Support a Loved one with SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information from the environment. It can lead to a range of challenges in daily life, including difficulty processing and integrating sensory input, hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to certain types of sensory input, and difficulty with fine motor skills. If you have a

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