Tag Archives: sensory integration

When Fidgets Become Trendy

The fidget spinner craze!  Have you heard of it?   A new “fidget” hit the markets and immediately became the newest sought-after toy among elementary and middle school students.  It’s a small hand held toy that spins on different bearings which each give different sensory feedback.  Though the craze has just recently begun, the design was […]

Top Five OTA Gems

As an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), I find myself doing my best to help parents through tricky times in their lives.  You read my blog….I, obviously, don’t have all the answers all the time.  But I do find myself giving out these five tidbits over and over again.  No, they don’t have to do with […]