Meet DJ OT!! Join him as he delivers a super fun Sensory Modulation Movement Break with his superhero dancing friends. Efficient sensory modulation is the ability to effectively regulate the degree to which one is influenced by various sensory inputs. As DJ OT would put it, “Sometimes kiddos get ants in their pants and need to move around a bit!” This activity incorporates proprioceptive awareness, vestibular input/stimulation, and impulse control, in addition to being a great movement break.

Dr. Covington explains Bilateral Integration/Coordination via definition, simplification of medical terms, and gives examples.

Contractures are one of the foremost culprits of disability. This chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue can easily inhibit independence and activities of daily living. Dr. Covington discusses contractures and its effects.

Dr. Covington defines, explains, and gives examples of Visual Memory.

Ouch......my Text Neck!! Text Neck is caused from forward head posture and spending too much time in a flexed cervical spine position looking at your phone, tablet, or computer screen. In today's tech savvy, email checking, text reading, and social media loving society, many all too often suffer from Text Neck. Symptoms are seen in all ages, from children to older adults. Today we discuss Text Neck causes, potential debilitating effects, solutions and remedies.

Dr. Covington explains Sensory Seeking/Hyposensitivity via definition, simplification of medical jargon, and gives examples.

Dr. Covington explains Visual Motor Integration via definition, simplification of medical terms, and gives examples.

Inclusion is one of the most important things a society can allow for. It benefits all by allowing diverse peoples of varying abilities to contribute their special individual selves to the community. Physical or mental differences should not be a hindrance. Occupational Therapists assist people in participating and being included by altering the environment, increasing or adjusting for current performance levels, using adaptive equipment, or teaching others to work with people different from themselves.

When progressing through school, sometimes a student's grade may drastically change for no apparent reason. When orally questioned, they appear to know all the answers. So, what could be the problem? Dr. Covington delves into visual form constancy, and explains how it can affect academic progress.

Hypotonia/Hypotonicity is often treated by occupational therapist. This state of low muscle tone is seen in many systemic diseases and diseases of the nervous system. Dr. Covington reviews the ins-and-outs of hypotonia and thoroughly discusses and provides concrete examples.