We are living in incredibly busy times, that keep us overly-looped into our jobs, keeping up with all of our children’s school and sports events, household tasks, time for our […]
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Do you feel at a loss with how to help your child, especially if they have been struggling for a while? Do you have a tendency to get overwhelmed easily? […]
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Ah, summer. A little more flexibility in the schedule, perhaps a little more travel, and definitely being off of the academic year routine (for many). Make the most of this […]
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Children need to have a sense of safety before they can engage, explore, and connect with others across different environments. In the fast paced, on demand, high-expectation-of output kind of […]
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Occupational therapy was founded in 1917 by individuals who sought the humane treatment of people in mental health wards. This happened in a little town in upstate NY, Clifton Springs. […]
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At AboutPlay, we favor the DIR/Floortime (Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based) approach over other (more widely available) behavioral models. We have a number of reasons for this. I first want to describe […]
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The term sensory diet can be confusing; mainly because it is not all about our diet (it can be a part of it, though). This term was originally coined by […]
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There is a lot of talk about autistic burnout in the neurodivergent communities right now. This can happen for both children and adults on the spectrum. If someone is not […]
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We have all felt the desire to hunker down, rest, and cozy up as the colder weather arrives. And this is a necessary moment for us; to gather ourselves near […]
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Most people who know about sensory processing are familiar with the terms sensory seekers and sensory avoiders. These labels can be helpful to define seeking and avoiding behaviors, as can […]
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This is currently a question that people are getting more and more curious about. What if sensory sensitivities are also linked to empathic abilities? Let’s first define the word empath. […]
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As a parent, I completely understand (and have experienced, multiple times) just how challenging it is to witness your child struggling. Whether it is academically or socially, parenting a child […]
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