by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Oct 1, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
Astronaut Training for Sensory Processing Disorder Astronaut Training is a sound-activated, vestibular-visual protocol that promotes optimal vestibular/cochlear function for sensory processing and motor control. It consists of multiple steps, with the three main steps...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Aug 11, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
Our sensory experiences through sight, sound, taste, touch (tactile), balance and movement (vestibular), and body positioning (proprioception) help us make sense of the world by organizing and interpreting these senses; this is called sensory integration (SI)....
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Jul 21, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy
What happens when the muscles in the mouth aren’t working correctly? First, let’s start with a definition of “oral-motor skills.”What are they? • Functions of the jaw, cheeks, lips, tongue, and hard and soft palates• Combination of sensory and motor-skill development•...
by Amanda Kornelson, COTA | Jun 28, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
Self-regulation is defined as the ability to manage and monitor one’s own state of emotions, thoughts, impulses, and behaviors in a socially appropriate way within their environment. Indicators of poor self-regulation include: Frequent meltdowns Difficulty with...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | May 31, 2023 | Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
Have you ever wanted to just give your child the extra edge—to help them get to the next level, past present frustrations? Michigan Pediatric Therapy is excited to offer Intensive programs. An Intensive program provides your child with the opportunity to...
by Magda Girao, OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder | Apr 26, 2023 | Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy
The sensory powerhouses drive us to learn, grow, and expand. The sensory systems are designed to help us conquer the challenges of our world. However, when a powerhouse misfires, a child is faced with a chaotic world that is hard to understand and manage. What are the...
