Interoception is a term you might not hear every day, but it plays a crucial role in how we understand and respond to our own bodies.
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Why Play Is the Most Developmentally Important Skill of Early Childhood
In a world where milestones, academic achievement, and structured learning seem to matter earlier and earlier, it’s easy to forget one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting a young child’s development: play.
The Future of Pediatric Occupational Therapy: How AI Is Transforming the Way We Support Children
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape the way we assess, plan, and support occupational therapy interventions — opening up exciting possibilities for both therapists and families.
How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Pediatric Occupational Therapist
The field of pediatric occupational therapy is evolving—and so is the way we understand and support neurodivergent children.
Sensory-Friendly Classroom Ideas
A sensory-friendly classroom is more than just a calm space—it’s a learning environment intentionally designed to support students with a wide range of needs.
Five Signs Kids Display When Overstimulated at School (and How to Support Them)
Here are five common signs that a child may be overstimulated at school—and how to help them find calm again.
What Does It Mean to Meet Children Where They’re At?
As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we often hear the phrase “meet children where they’re at.”
But what does that actually mean?
How an Occupational Therapy Consultant Can Help Your School Thrive
Unlike a full-time school-based OT, a consultant often focuses on big-picture strategies, staff training, program development, and problem-solving for individual students or classrooms. In this post I look at the benefits of an occupational therapy consultant.
Lived Experience as Evidence-Based Practice: Why Personal Stories Matter in Professional Care
In healthcare, education, and therapy, the phrase “evidence-based practice” is often front and center.But there’s a growing movement recognizing that lived experience—the firsthand experiences of individuals navigating challenges, systems, or conditions—is a vital, and often missing, piece of the evidence-based puzzle.
How SuperKids Pediatric Consulting Can Help Your School District With the Shortage of Occupational Therapists
Across the U.S., school districts are facing a growing problem: the shortage of occupational therapists in schools.
These professionals are essential for helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Yet with increasing demand and limited staff, many districts are struggling to provide the services students need.
That’s where SuperKids Pediatric Consulting comes in.
I help schools bridge the gap with practical, flexible, and sustainable solutions that empower educators and support students—even during times of staffing shortages.
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