OT for Oral Seekers
Oral seeking is a common sensory behavior where children chew, suck, or bite non-food items to meet sensory needs. Occupational therapy (OT) supports children with oral seeking by identifying the…
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Managing Sensory Overload: An OT Perspective
Sensory overload in children occurs when their brains have difficulty processing and organizing sensory input from their environment, such as loud sounds, bright lights, or crowded spaces. This can lead…
Bite by Bite: Teaching Self-Feeding through OT
Self-feeding is a critical milestone in a child’s development, fostering independence, motor coordination, and sensory awareness. Occupational therapists support children in learning self-feeding skills by addressing fine motor development, hand-eye…
Little Hands, Big Goals: Inside Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Paediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need for everyday activities, such as playing, learning, dressing, and interacting with others. It supports children who may have developmental delays,…
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Play & Connection: Crafting Effective Sensory Diets for Kids
This video explores how playful interaction and emotional bonding can transform sensory diets from routines into joyful, meaningful experiences. You'll see how leveraging connection — through games, shared activities, and…
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Deep Pressure Therapy: Dr. R. S. Bagga’s Guide to Soothing Sensory Overload
If you or someone you know struggles with sensory processing challenges, this video offers a compassionate, expert-led explanation of deep pressure therapy by Dr. R. S. Bagga. You’ll learn what…
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Sensory Diet: An OT Approach
A sensory diet in occupational therapy is a personalized plan of sensory activities designed to help individuals regulate their sensory input throughout the day. It supports people with sensory processing…
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Oral Sensory Seeking in Kids: Understanding It & How to Support
This video offers a concise, yet comprehensive guide to oral sensory seeking — what it is, why it happens, and practical strategies to help children who crave oral input. You’ll…
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Pause with Purpose: Sensory Breaks in Action
Sensory breaks are short, purposeful activities integrated into occupational therapy to help individuals - especially children - regulate their sensory systems. These breaks can improve focus, reduce overstimulation, and enhance…
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Responding to Names & Auditory Processing: Strategies for Sensory Support
This video provides essential insights into why some children struggle with auditory processing—such as not responding when called—and how sensory processing disorders play a role. It outlines evidence-based strategies that…