The CTSIB is designed to quantify a child’s ability to use different sensory systems to maintain standing balance.

The term “self-advocacy” simply means that a person is able to speak up for themselves and articulate their needs. Parents of children with special needs are likely familiar with the importance of their child being able to self-advocate, but it’s a skill every child should learn regardless of whether or not they have special needs.

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Sensory Integration Interventions used by Pediatric Occupational Therapists for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

This video will help children ages 10 and under learn about concussions – including the nature of concussions, the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and how keep themselves and others safe while participating in sport.

Parents usually know and understand their children better than anyone else. Therefore, they also know better than anyone else then their children are struggling, stumbling, or suffering. This booklet was written to provide information on why some of these problems occur. It is also meant to help better understand the reasons why some of the things parents do naturally are vital to fostering optimal development in their children. This booklet can also be used to communicate with teachers, physicians, counselors, therapists, and others, to help them understand some of the behaviors of the children with whom they work.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

“Implying that somehow our lives are less than. That we don't count. That it's okay. And it's not. This was all preventable.” As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S., the disability community has been hit especially hard.

Non-medical social needs, or social determinants of health (SDOH), have a large influence on an individual’s health outcomes. For the medical community to have a significant and lasting impact on the health of their patients and communities, it must address the needs of patients outside the clinic walls. Effectively implementing programs to identify and attend to these social factors depends on the specific needs of the patient population, the ability of the practice to assess these needs, and the availability of community resources.

For mini occupational therapist, this is where it all begins. Simple and basic health education. Check out this open source book to reinforce what you already know and maybe even learn something new.