Swimming in Sensory Referrals As a school-based occupational therapist, the term “sensory” gets thrown around a lot these days. Twenty years ago, talking about sensory processing could get you accused of practicing “voodoo” (true story!). Now, it feels like everyone and their brother has a sensory problem. This shift has left many of us juggling…
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ADHD encompasses far more than just inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In fact, a difficulty with attention, excess energy and impulsivity is not what most find challenging about ADHD. What is truly challenging, especially as a child is the near constant wonder about yourself. Why am I so sensitive? Why do I feel like…
A Challenge Even For the “Handwriting Experts.” Handwriting difficulties are the most common reason for referral to school-based occupational therapy (OT). However, even moat school-based therapists question how to provide effective and appropriate support for written expression difficulties in students with ADHD. The most frequently asked questions I hear from other therapists are most likely…