The concept of art therapy is a relatively new one. Teachers and therapists use it for a variety of reasons, but primarily to give students a nonverbal outlet for their feelings, assist students in improving upon skills such as calming and organizing, increase body awareness as well as improve fine
We all could use a savasana every day…I could probably use a couple! Savasana is Sanskrit and literally means “corpse pose”. While it may sound a little creepy when translated that way, savasana is simply a small period of time to rest your mind, body and spirit. Lying in corpse pose
Baby yoga poses can be beneficial to both babies and their parents. Imagine a world where your little one can experience relaxation, improved sleep, and better digestion—all before they can even walk! Welcome to the fascinating realm of baby yoga, an increasingly popular practice that offers a multitude of benefits
Children with Sensory Processing Disorder are often misdiagnosed as well as misunderstood. It can be a struggle for children with SPD to get through an average day. Occupational therapy has been proven to be a very useful tool for these children. Along with occupational therapy, yoga can be helpful, especially
This past year my art therapy class studied Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky was truly a visionary — he used color on canvas like no other artist had before, which led him to be a leader in the abstract movement. He was influenced by Monet, but was perfectly okay doing his own
Yoga and the Special Child by Sande Rutstein, OTR Last year, I began to see a seven-year-old girl, whom I will call Lisa. She had been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) several years earlier. Lisa was a kind and anxious child who moved constantly. She was receiving occupational
Yoga seems to be the “in” thing as of late. While that might be true, there are proven scientific benefits to doing yoga. We already know it helps adults focus, relax, alleviate stress, become more physically fit and flexible, but most people don’t know it can also help children –
Straw cups are a better choice than sippy cups for two main reasons – tooth decay and potential speech problems. Sippy cups are good “starter cups” for little ones who are just beginning to leave the bottle behind. The cups often have handles, they are spill-proof, and usually have some
What is occupational therapy (OT) and how does it relate to children? Christy Dalton, OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist for Fayette County Schools in Lexington, KY took some time out to give us the basics on occupational therapy and how it helps people of all ages. What is occupational therapy? “A