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The Amygdala and the Developing Brain
The Amygdala and the Developing Brain
Why do some children seem constantly on edge? The amygdala plays a central role in stress, emotional regulation, and behavior. In this evidence-informed guide, pediatric occupational therapist Earl Mamaril explains... Read more...
Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism Spectrum Disorder
A guide to Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) for Autism Spectrum Disorder. We review the latest research on Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD), speech improvements, and how Folinic Acid differs from Folic Acid... Read more...
Stimming in Autism Explained: How Occupational Therapy Supports Your Child’s Nervous System
Stimming in Autism Explained: How Occupational Therapy Supports Your Child’s Nervous System
Stimming is a common and often misunderstood part of autism. Rather than a behavior to stop, stimming frequently reflects a child’s nervous system trying to regulate sensory input, emotions, or... Read more...
Are Weighted Blankets Safe and Effective for Children’s Sleep? The Science Behind Weighted Blankets
Are Weighted Blankets Safe and Effective for Children’s Sleep? The Science Behind Weighted Blankets
Do weighted blankets help kids sleep? Learn how deep pressure touch affects the nervous system and what science says for ADHD and autism. Read more...
Moro Reflex Explained: Science-Backed Support for Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation
Moro Reflex Explained: Science-Backed Support for Sensory Processing & Emotional Regulation
Emerging research links the Moro reflex to critical neurodevelopmental outcomes involving emotional regulation, sensory processing, autonomic stability, and early stress responses. Studies show that birth mode, hormonal exposure, and multisensory... Read more...
ATNR Reflex and Your Child: How a Retained ATNR Impacts ADHD, Autism, and Learning Skills
ATNR Reflex and Your Child: How a Retained ATNR Impacts ADHD, Autism, and Learning Skills
A retained ATNR reflex can impact attention, handwriting, posture, and sensory processing—especially in children with ADHD or autism. Learn the signs, why it happens, and how our occupational therapists supports... Read more...
Is Your Child Always Tense? Understanding the Tendon Guard Pattern & Toe Walking
Is Your Child Always Tense? Understanding the Tendon Guard Pattern & Toe Walking
Toe Walking, Tension & The Fascial System: Why do some children constantly toe-walk or have "hair-trigger" meltdowns? It’s often a protective fascial response called the Tendon Guard Pattern. Discover the missing... Read more...
How Birth Trauma Can Affect Child Development Over Time
How Birth Trauma Can Affect Child Development Over Time
A birth can be beautiful.A birth can be hard.Sometimes, a birth can be traumatic. When it is, the effects don’t always fade with time.A baby who endures early stress may... Read more...
How Screen Time Can Affect Your Child’s Development: What Every Parent Should Know
How Screen Time Can Affect Your Child’s Development: What Every Parent Should Know
Emerging research from medical journals and large-scale cohort studies increasingly links excessive screen time in infancy and early childhood with delays in language, motor skills, and social-emotional development. Studies from... Read more...
It's been a while, let's catch up.
It's been a while, let's catch up.
A. LOT. has happened in the last couple months! We have finally settled in to our new space. We now have four private therapy rooms, which allows for some added... Read more...
Neurotactile Integration
Neurotactile Integration
What is NeuroTactile? It's therapeutic approach that uses targeted touch techniques to activate sensorimotor points and dermatomes in the body. It focuses on stimulating specific areas of the skin to... Read more...
Moro Reflex: You Should Know
Moro Reflex: You Should Know
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