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Author: Amy Baez

29 Apr

Posted at 08:00h in Autism, Behavioral Skills, Communication Skills, Occupational Therapy, Playapy Platform, preschoolers, Social Skills by
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Recent reported estimates in the news have stated as many as 1 in every 68 children in the United States has autism.  It is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life. It affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. The numbers and methods of obtaining these new estimates are subject to debate. What...

06 Apr

Posted at 08:01h in ADHD, Autism, Behavioral Skills, discipline, Occupational Therapy, preschoolers, Sensory Processing Skills by
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As the number of children diagnosed in the United States increases each year, so does the public’s awareness of autism and its symptoms. Sensory processing problems, also referred to as “sensory issues,” are one of the most common symptoms of autism. They, however, can be experienced in children without the other criteria required for an autism diagnosis, which include communication...

04 Feb

Posted at 14:00h in Behavioral Skills, Kindergarten, Occupational Therapy, Play Skills, Playapy Platform, preschoolers, Social Skills, Toys by
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February is the time of year for professing your true love, and I am not too shy to admit that one of my greatest passions is play. As a pediatric occupational therapist, I spend many hours of my week at play with children. The trunk of my car is full of games, toys, and equipment like balls and cushions. I design activities to foster skills...

06 Jan

Posted at 23:36h in Handwriting by
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As the creator of a handwriting program, people outside of my profession often ask me if I think handwriting will soon be a thing of the past due to the advancement of technology. They usually reconsider when I remind them of all the daily activities we don’t think of that require handwriting like writing checks, filling out applications, signing contracts, etc. What fascinates them, however, is...