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4
Dec
Healthy Bedtime and Sleep Routines
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Is your child getting enough sleep? Preschoolers typically sleep 10-13 hours/night, pre-teens need 9-12 hours/night, and teens need 8-10 hours/night. Poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems, and cognitive problems that impact your child’s ability to learn in school. Establishing a bedtime routine that works for your family, and sticking to […]
13
May
Vestibular System Continued
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Below are more vestibular-focused activities with little to no equipment that you can implement at home to provide sensory input for your child. Refer to last month’s newsletter for more information regarding how the vestibular system works, and how to understand your child’s tendencies. As a reminder: in general, linear vestibular input (rocking, bouncing) tends […]
15
Apr
Vestibular System
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This month we will explain what the vestibular system is and how you can begin to examine how your child processes information through this system. We will also provide specific activity ideas for you to incorporate in your routines that address your child’s vestibular needs. So what is the vestibular system? • It is a […]
21
Mar
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Movement of the Month! Brought to you by the Rebecca School Physical Therapy Department March’s movement is… Low to high kneel! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1221″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to low kneel: In kneeling, the child sits back on feet. The arms can rest on lap or sides. Transition from low kneel to high kneel: From low […]
12
Mar
Visual Skill Building & Activities
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Spring approaching, the OT’s want to share some fun and creative activities that will work on your child’s visual skills. The visual system allows us to engage and explore the environment around us. With these skills, we are able to move our body around space, scan for objects in a crowded room and […]
5
Feb
Movement Of The Month! (Feb. 2019)
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Feb. 2019) Brought to you by the Rebecca School Physical Therapy Department[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] February’s Movement is…. Crawling! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1198″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How to crawl: Child places hands and knees on the floor, lifts body into tabletop position, then moves forward with opposing hand and knee. Why crawling is important: Crawling helps to align the spine and develop […]
4
Feb
OT Activities For Home (Feb. 2019)
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we reach the middle of winter, the OT department wanted to share some fun activities that promote deep breathing! Oftentimes, your child may be taking quick, short breaths because the environment is too exciting or scary for him or her. Taking deep breaths can help us feel calm and relaxed. A deep breath starts […]
1
Feb
Rebecca School ICDL DIR Regional Conference 2019
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fostering Curiosity and Creativity Using the DIR® Floortime Approach [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rebecca School ICDL DIR Regional Conference 2019 March 8th, 2019[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1186″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the essential components to promote a student’s creativity and curiosity? During this one day conference, participants will understand how Floortime™ and the DIR® model can be used across the disciplinary […]
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