Occupational Therapy Articles for Childcare
Blog.
Best Chew Toys for Kids
Do you have a child who chews through their shirts or hats? Or a child who loves putting everything in their mouth? Although chewing sugar free gum may be a good option for older children, it may not be a viable option when they are at school. Oral Motor Seeker Your child might be an […]
Sensory Chairs
Keeping your child attentive at school or at home while studying can be difficult at times for both parents and teachers. Doing so when your kid has special needs, some learning or development disability, or sensory processing disorder, can be even more challenging. Many of these children have a constant need for movement or reduced […]
Sensory Toys For Toddlers: Benefits & What To Use Them For?
Sensory play is crucial for the development of young children. The earlier we can expose children to different sensory toys, the better. Sensory play that incorporates a sensory toy can help children learn about different types of sensory input and helps with their sensory integration. A sensory toy is designed to stimulate different senses, sensory […]
Child’s Average Attention Span By Age: From Toddler To Teens
Attention span refers to the time an individual can focus on a particular activity. However, when it comes to attention span in children, this can be tricky to measure. Nevertheless, it is essential to address children’s attention spans as it has a great impact on their day-to-day activities, education, and relationships. There are many reasons […]
How to Make a Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are excellent sensory tools that give children an opportunity to learn through tactile play (and sometimes visual and olfactory too). These bins engage their senses and support various other developmental skills like hand-eye coordination, exploration, and using both hands simultaneously. These play tools are very effective at calming and engaging your child while […]
Benefits Of A Sensory Room For Kids (An Expert Guide by OTs)
A sensory room, also known as a sensory space, is referred to as a specially designed space for individuals, especially children with sensory issues. These spaces, also referred to as sensory rooms or sensory spaces, are designed to help these children learn and develop coping skills for regulating their brain’s reactions to external stimuli. Some […]
Symptoms Of Dyscalculia: 9 Signs of Dyscalculia In Children
Children often struggle with math in school. However, if that struggle is far outside the norm, a mathematics-specific learning disorder known as dyscalculia may be contributing. Dyscalculia can be spotted by these subtle yet persistent signs. A child can exhibit difficulty with: Recognizing numbers or numerical patterns Learning to count or keeping track while counting Learning […]
Learning Through Play: The Benefits Of Play Learning
With the increased emphasis on testing in the last decade, play has become a 4-letter word in more ways than one to some in the education field. But are there benefits of learning through play? We have seen time for play decrease in the elementary schools. Is this a disservice to students, as a right […]
6 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Symptoms
The thought of potential learning disabilities often makes parents nervous because they can impact their child’s livelihood and chances for success and happiness. They often lead to difficulties with learning new material through traditional methods. However, the good news is that learning disabilities are entirely manageable, and a bright future for your child is not […]
Types Of Autism: Outdated Terminology For Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism rates are steadily on the rise. The CDC released their 2020 report stating that in 1 in 54 American 8 year-olds have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is important to know that Autism itself is not one clearly defined disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder covers a range of disorders that share a core […]
Can A Child Have Sensory Issues And Not Be Autistic?
Autism, also known as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disability in children that affects the way they interact with the world around them. The effects of ASD can vary from person to person. Common signs of autism include the impact on social skills, repetitive behaviors, preference for routine and rituals, fixation on […]
Improving Your Child’s Attention Span in 9 Easy Steps
In a world of increased multitasking and smart devices that constantly compete for our attention, it has become harder to keep children on task during studying or household activities. Part of this is environmental, but part of it is also a lack of training that is taking place. Being attentive is a skill, rarely an […]
Lift your whole centre, starting with one call.
Talk to our team. We'll walk through how Ready Kids fits into your centre, how we align with Kindy Funding and Kindy Uplift priorities, and what a partnership would look like for your educators.
A conversation, not a sales pitch.