Sensory Play to the Rescue With Creative Jane Art Studio

Finding creative ways to keep our kids busy at home seems to be our new mission in life. Many of us are learning how to homeschool our children and our new ‘normal’ is not a welcome one. Forget the screens and the books for a minute and take a Big. Deep. Breath. It’s time to PLAY!

Child Care, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 27, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Early Intervention, School Age Children, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Play, Creative Jane Art Studio, Sensory Bin, Art Kit

Sensory Responses Versus Behavior Challenges

Are you curious to know if your child is presenting with sensory responses or behavior challenges or both? There are a few key differences that are shared in today’s post written by our Pediatric Occupational Therapist on the Panel.

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoApril 26, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Exceptional Student Education, Problem Solving, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

What is sensory processing disorder and how does it affect our children in their daily lives? Who do you seek support from if your child is having difficulty? Hear from our pediatric occupational therapist today!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 23, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Bilateral Coordination

Holidays in the Kitchen with Your Children

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to bake sweet treats and work on everyday activities in the kitchen. There are lots of great ways to have your children help out in the kitchen that benefit their sensory system and more! Let’s get cooking!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoDecember 11, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Bilateral Coordination

What is Bilateral Coordination?

What is bilateral coordination? What developmental milestones should your child meet at what age that involve bilateral coordination? Check out today’s blog for more information from our occupational therapist!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoNovember 10, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Bilateral Coordination

Sensory Friendly Halloween

Halloween is this week and while it can be exciting for many children, it can also cause additional stress or anxiety for others. Here are a few simple tips to support your child in having a fun Halloween that also can meet your child’s sensory needs!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 27, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Sensory Friendly Activities, Sensory Friendly Halloween, Halloween

Benefits of Playground Skills

Did you know playground skills are important for gross motor skill development and sensory input? Find out what skills children should be demonstrating on the playground.

Physical Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 22, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Physical Therapy, Developmental Milestones, Gross Motor Skills, Early Intervention, Playground Skills, Sensory Integration

Developmental Milestones for Dressing

Did you know that there are specific developmental milestones that your child should meet for dressing themselves and tying their shoes? You can learn about the foundational skills needed to complete these tasks of daily living in today’s blog!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 15, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education, Activities of Daily Living, Dressing Milestones in Children

Development of Handwriting Grasps

Handwriting is an essential skill that begins early in life. Find out how it develops and when to seek support for your child!

Occupational Therapy, EducationJessica BarisanoOctober 7, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Infant Development, Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration, Exceptional Student Education