What is art therapy? Art therapy is a mental health profession which involves the use of art making and the creative process to help improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, build and improve social skills, promote self-esteem and improve emotional expression....
Sensory Processing
10 Mindful Travel Tips to Help Parents and Kids Relax While Traveling This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, travel will be on the horizon for many parents and children. Traveling with children can be stressful for any family. With the additional needs of children with sensory disorders or sensitivities like those associated with ADHD or...
Games, Activities, Crafts & Kids Development Q & A: Tips & Advice
Did you know creativity increases cognitive skills? Some kids’ activities can be underestimated and not be taken seriously, but simple things like playtime can significantly impact their development. That’s why we shouldn’t focus only on what they’re...
Sensory Play For Toddlers Using Regular Household Items
By: Sofia Medina Growing children rely on their senses from birth onward to explore and make sense of their surrounding world. Through sight, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling, and even moving, young children process the information obtained through their senses,...
Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy
In this article we are talking about Early Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy, and how it can Change the Trajectory of Your Child’s Long-Term Communication Skills What is Early Intervention? Early Intervention (EI) is the treatment of developmental delays in...
Tantrums vs Meltdowns
by Yenny Linares - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Always Keep Progressing What is the difference between a “tantrum” and a “meltdown”? This is a frequently asked question by many parents that come to Always Keep Progressing speech and occupational therapy...
Proven Benefits of Sensory Play For Young Children
Growing children rely on their senses from birth onward to explore and make sense of their surrounding world. Through sight, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling, and even moving, young children process the information obtained through their senses, which informs...
How to Create Your Own Calming Bottle
by Jenilee Estevez - Occupational Therapist Wouldn’t it be nice to have an easily accessible item you can reach for at any time, that would help when your child is feeling overwhelmed? Calming bottles, also known as sensory bottles, can help a child with...
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