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Maybe you have heard the phrase “crossing the midline” from your child’s OT. Maybe it is a totally alien concept to you. What does it mean? If you were to draw an imaginary line down the center of your body, from head to toe, that would be the midline. Crossing the midline involves moving part of the body, such as …

Fall is here! The leaves change colors, the air gets cooler, those fall aromas fill the air. Bite into a crisp apple. Carve into a pumpkin and dig out the seeds. Feel the fallen leaves crunch under your feet. Smell and taste the cider and spice. This wonderful season brings many exciting sensory experiences. Click the link below to find fabulous …

Teachers spend lots of time and money decorating their classrooms. But could busier classroom decor contribute to poorer attention and learning in young children? A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University suggests that this may be the case. However, there is no need for completely blank classroom walls. One of the study’s authors, Anna V. Fisher, said, “…instead of removing all …