The Inspire Therapy Solutions Blog
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What is whole child (AKA holistic) occupational therapy?
Whole child pediatric occupational therapy is a dynamic approach based on the understanding that all aspects of a child — physical, cognitive, social and emotional — are interconnected. In short, we are more than the sum of our parts! Is whole child occupational...
Introducing sensory processing — an essential building block in developing all skills
Knowledge is power! This is the first in a series of blog posts designed to: Help you understand your child a little better, Determine if he or she has sensory processing problems, and Help you make decisions about the way forward. This post explores sensory...
Sensory processing — what is it and why is it important?
Here’s the second post in our series on sensory processing. In our first post, we described typical sensory processing and explored some of the ways in which difficulties with sensory processing impact a range of daily activities in the life of child. In this post, we...
Primitive reflex patterns
Primitive reflex integration is a key component in treating individuals with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD) and other challenges. In this blog we talk about primitive reflex patterns, their...
The connection between sensory processing and primitive reflexes
Anyone who has watched the magical changes that occur from the birth of a child through infancy to early childhood has witnessed rapid development of the brain, sensory systems and movement patterns AKA motor coordination. A child’s first two years are often called...
A whole-child approach to managing anxiety
In the past couple of years, I have been asked about childhood anxiety more often than almost anything else. Sadly, anxiety is common in children with special needs. I treat it as part of the whole-child approach. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at anxiety and...