Month: October 2020

How The Pandemic is Affecting A Toddler’s Learning

The New York Times ran a ridiculous piece today about the effects of the pandemic on early learning.  It had quotes from staff at programs for music class about the amazing motor and cognitive benefits of clapping in time to a song and imitating animal sounds.  It had quotes from parents in wealthy NY suburbs,…… Continue reading How The Pandemic is Affecting A Toddler’s Learning

Is Your Child Bright or Gifted? Spot the Differences

One of my posts, Why Gifted Children Aren’t Their Teacher’s Favorite Students….  gets a lot of interest.  Parents are surprised that having a gifted child doesn’t reap enthusiasm from the average educator.  The general characteristics of a gifted person (intensity, drive, and complexity) can be downright disruptive in a general classroom.  It often isn’t any easier…… Continue reading Is Your Child Bright or Gifted? Spot the Differences

Is It Sensory Treatment…Or Sensory Stimulation? How To Know The Difference

cco I have spent the first part of my career in pediatrics convincing parents, teachers, and other therapists that sensory processing is important for development, and that sensory processing disorders are a real “thing”.  I am spending the latter part of my career trying to explain to the same groups that using a sensory-based activity…… Continue reading Is It Sensory Treatment…Or Sensory Stimulation? How To Know The Difference

How to Help Toddlers Prepare to Write

Ian, Lila, and Tom aren’t writing. They are drawing! Contrary to the ideas of some preschool teachers, most three year olds don’t write their names.  In truth, most young fours don’t either.  I refuse to count the kids who “draw” their names like the photo above.  That isn’t writing.  That is drawing, the same as…… Continue reading How to Help Toddlers Prepare to Write

Remote Learning Strategies for Special Needs Students

Remote learning isn’t easy.  Helping a special needs student navigate it isn’t easy either. Here are some strategies to improve outcomes and reduce everyone’s stress about it: If your child’s OT has created a sensory diet for them, this is the time to use it.  A sensory diet is a series of activities and actions…… Continue reading Remote Learning Strategies for Special Needs Students

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